FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

County Rd 32

Carrying County Rd 32 over SOUTH FORK SALINE RIVER

9.0S 8.0E OF MINGO, Thomas, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
22 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: County Rd 32

The County Rd 32 bridge in Thomas, Kansas carries County Rd 32 over SOUTH FORK SALINE RIVER. It was built in 1984, making it 42 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 13.3 meters (44 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 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 21.8 metric tons.

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

How County Rd 32 compares

▼ 7.3
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 35%
Lower load rating than 65% of Kansas bridges
61
Bridges in Thomas · 2 in Poor condition
County Rd 32 21.8 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
87.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
43.8
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
21.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1984
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
13.3 m (44 ft)
Deck Width
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000970447004180

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether County Rd 32 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 County Rd 32 against other structures in Thomas 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 County Rd 32?

County Rd 32 in Thomas, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is County Rd 32 inspected?

County Rd 32'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. County Rd 32 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 County Rd 32?

County Rd 32 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining County Rd 32?

County Rd 32 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is County Rd 32 and does age affect safety?

County Rd 32 was built in 1984, making it 42 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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