FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

WYATT EARP BLVD

Carrying WYATT EARP BLVD over ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE

AVE D(DODGE CY), Ford, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: WYATT EARP BLVD

The WYATT EARP BLVD bridge in Ford, Kansas carries WYATT EARP BLVD over ARKANSAS RIVER DRAINAGE. It was built in 1985, making it 41 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.1 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 11,265 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How WYATT EARP BLVD compares

▲ 3.6
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 40%
Higher load rating than 60% of Kansas bridges
220
Bridges in Ford
WYATT EARP BLVD 32.7 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
11.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1985
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.1 m (23 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
11,265 vehicles/day
Structure Number
406950290826028

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether WYATT EARP BLVD 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 WYATT EARP BLVD against other structures in Ford 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 WYATT EARP BLVD?

WYATT EARP BLVD in Ford, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is WYATT EARP BLVD inspected?

WYATT EARP BLVD'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 11,265 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. WYATT EARP BLVD 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 WYATT EARP BLVD?

WYATT EARP BLVD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining WYATT EARP BLVD?

WYATT EARP BLVD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is WYATT EARP BLVD and does age affect safety?

WYATT EARP BLVD was built in 1985, making it 41 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

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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