FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

6.4-K.5 LOCAL

Carrying 6.4-K.5 LOCAL over VERDIGRIS RIVER

0.5S 2.0W OF ROPER, Wilson, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 6.4-K.5 LOCAL

The 6.4-K.5 LOCAL bridge in Wilson, Kansas carries 6.4-K.5 LOCAL over VERDIGRIS RIVER. It was built in 1991, making it 35 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 68.7 meters (225 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 30.7 metric tons.

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

How 6.4-K.5 LOCAL compares

▲ 1.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 45%
Higher load rating than 55% of Kansas bridges
151
Bridges in Wilson · 24 in Poor condition
6.4-K.5 LOCAL 30.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.3
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1991
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
68.7 m (225 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
001030989506224

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 6.4-K.5 LOCAL 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 6.4-K.5 LOCAL against other structures in Wilson 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 6.4-K.5 LOCAL?

6.4-K.5 LOCAL in Wilson, Kansas has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 6.4-K.5 LOCAL inspected?

6.4-K.5 LOCAL'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. 6.4-K.5 LOCAL 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 6.4-K.5 LOCAL?

6.4-K.5 LOCAL has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 6.4-K.5 LOCAL?

6.4-K.5 LOCAL is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 6.4-K.5 LOCAL and does age affect safety?

6.4-K.5 LOCAL was built in 1991, making it 35 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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