FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LOCAL 18-33-9

Carrying LOCAL 18-33-9 over TRIB TO SLATE CREEK

7.9E 4S OF CONWAY SPRING, Sumner, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LOCAL 18-33-9

The LOCAL 18-33-9 bridge in Sumner, Kansas carries LOCAL 18-33-9 over TRIB TO SLATE CREEK. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 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 7/9. 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 11.6 metric tons.

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

How LOCAL 18-33-9 compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Kansas bridges
661
Bridges in Sumner · 16 in Poor condition
LOCAL 18-33-9 11.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
63.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
24.1
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000960801906660

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LOCAL 18-33-9 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 LOCAL 18-33-9 against other structures in Sumner 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 LOCAL 18-33-9?

LOCAL 18-33-9 in Sumner, Kansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LOCAL 18-33-9 inspected?

LOCAL 18-33-9'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 10 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LOCAL 18-33-9 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 LOCAL 18-33-9?

LOCAL 18-33-9 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LOCAL 18-33-9?

LOCAL 18-33-9 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is LOCAL 18-33-9 and does age affect safety?

LOCAL 18-33-9 was built in 2001, making it 25 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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