FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PLYMOUTH RD.

Carrying PLYMOUTH RD. over TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV.

1.0S 1.0E OF DORRANCE, Russell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PLYMOUTH RD.

The PLYMOUTH RD. bridge in Russell, Kansas carries PLYMOUTH RD. over TRIB. TO SMOKY HILL RIV.. It was built in 1927, making it 99 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.7 meters (32 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 culvert 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 18.9 metric tons.

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

How PLYMOUTH RD. compares

▼ 10.2
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Kansas bridges
261
Bridges in Russell · 5 in Poor condition
PLYMOUTH RD. 18.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.9
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
18.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1927
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.7 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000840687504620

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PLYMOUTH RD. 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 PLYMOUTH RD. against other structures in Russell 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 PLYMOUTH RD.?

PLYMOUTH RD. in Russell, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PLYMOUTH RD. inspected?

PLYMOUTH RD.'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. PLYMOUTH RD. 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 PLYMOUTH RD.?

PLYMOUTH RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PLYMOUTH RD.?

PLYMOUTH RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PLYMOUTH RD. and does age affect safety?

PLYMOUTH RD. was built in 1927, making it 99 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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