FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Field Entrance DD

Carrying Field Entrance DD over ROAD DITCH

2.5E 1.6N OF BROWNELL, Ness, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Field Entrance DD

The Field Entrance DD bridge in Ness, Kansas carries Field Entrance DD over ROAD DITCH. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 17.7 metric tons.

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

How Field Entrance DD compares

▼ 11.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 22%
Lower load rating than 78% of Kansas bridges
167
Bridges in Ness · 15 in Poor condition
Field Entrance DD 17.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
36.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
17.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1940
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000680565104846

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Field Entrance DD 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 Field Entrance DD against other structures in Ness 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 Field Entrance DD?

Field Entrance DD in Ness, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Field Entrance DD inspected?

Field Entrance DD'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 4 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Field Entrance DD is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Field Entrance DD?

Field Entrance DD has an NBI inventory load rating of 17.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Field Entrance DD?

Field Entrance DD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is Field Entrance DD and does age affect safety?

Field Entrance DD was built in 1940, making it 86 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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