FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2)

Carrying ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) over SMOKY HILL RIVER TRIB

IN CITY OF WALLACE, Wallace, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2)

The ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) bridge in Wallace, Kansas carries ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) over SMOKY HILL RIVER TRIB. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.6 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 168 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 23.3 metric tons.

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

How ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) compares

▼ 5.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of Kansas bridges
44
Bridges in Wallace · 2 in Poor condition
ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) 23.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.1
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.6 m (35 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
168 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001000361204503

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) 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 ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) against other structures in Wallace 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 ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2)?

ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) in Wallace, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) inspected?

ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2)'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 168 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) 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 ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2)?

ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2)?

ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) and does age affect safety?

ROAD 26 (O.7-25.2) was built in 1953, making it 73 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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