FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

38.1-21.6 LOCAL

Carrying 38.1-21.6 LOCAL over TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER

1.3W 6.6S OF ST. PAUL, Neosho, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 38.1-21.6 LOCAL

The 38.1-21.6 LOCAL bridge in Neosho, Kansas carries 38.1-21.6 LOCAL over TRIB. TO NEOSHO RIVER. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

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

How 38.1-21.6 LOCAL compares

▼ 4.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 43%
Lower load rating than 57% of Kansas bridges
206
Bridges in Neosho · 21 in Poor condition
38.1-21.6 LOCAL 24.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
47.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000671053206547

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 38.1-21.6 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 38.1-21.6 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 38.1-21.6 LOCAL?

38.1-21.6 LOCAL in Neosho, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 38.1-21.6 LOCAL inspected?

38.1-21.6 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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 38.1-21.6 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 38.1-21.6 LOCAL?

38.1-21.6 LOCAL has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 38.1-21.6 LOCAL?

38.1-21.6 LOCAL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 38.1-21.6 LOCAL and does age affect safety?

38.1-21.6 LOCAL was built in 1930, making it 96 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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