FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

23.5-14.85 LOCAL

Carrying 23.5-14.85 LOCAL over TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER

0.2W OF ERIE, Neosho, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 23.5-14.85 LOCAL

The 23.5-14.85 LOCAL bridge in Neosho, Kansas carries 23.5-14.85 LOCAL over TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 24.7 meters (81 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 13.6 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How 23.5-14.85 LOCAL compares

▼ 15.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Kansas bridges
206
Bridges in Neosho · 21 in Poor condition
23.5-14.85 LOCAL 13.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.5
Serviceability /30
23.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
24.7 m (81 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000671045806345

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 23.5-14.85 LOCAL is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare 23.5-14.85 LOCAL against other structures in Neosho and across Kansas. Kansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for 23.5-14.85 LOCAL?

23.5-14.85 LOCAL in Neosho, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 23.5-14.85 LOCAL inspected?

23.5-14.85 LOCAL's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 23.5-14.85 LOCAL is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for 23.5-14.85 LOCAL?

23.5-14.85 LOCAL has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 23.5-14.85 LOCAL?

23.5-14.85 LOCAL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 23.5-14.85 LOCAL and does age affect safety?

23.5-14.85 LOCAL was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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