TADPOLE RD.
Carrying TADPOLE RD. over SMALL STREAM
276 2.5W 1.0N NEOSHO FALL, Woodson, Kansas
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TADPOLE RD.
The TADPOLE RD. bridge in Woodson, Kansas carries TADPOLE RD. over SMALL STREAM. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of masonry and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TADPOLE RD. compares
Live comparison across Kansas.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1920
- Material
- Masonry
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 001041007505723
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
TADPOLE RD. is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare TADPOLE RD. against other structures in Woodson 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 TADPOLE RD.?
TADPOLE RD. in Woodson, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TADPOLE RD. inspected?
TADPOLE 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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TADPOLE RD. is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TADPOLE RD.?
TADPOLE RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TADPOLE RD.?
TADPOLE RD. is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is TADPOLE RD. and does age affect safety?
TADPOLE RD. was built in 1920, making it 106 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.
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