FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

EIGHTH STREET

Carrying EIGHTH STREET over DRAINAGE DITCH #1

EIGHTH ST AT WILLOW BROOK, Finney, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: EIGHTH STREET

The EIGHTH STREET bridge in Finney, Kansas carries EIGHTH STREET over DRAINAGE DITCH #1. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 7.8 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,680 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.0 metric tons.

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

How EIGHTH STREET compares

▼ 15.1
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 13%
Lower load rating than 87% of Kansas bridges
78
Bridges in Finney · 2 in Poor condition
EIGHTH STREET 14.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
68.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
29.3
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
14.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
7.8 m (26 ft)
Deck Width
15.9 m (52 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,680 vehicles/day
Structure Number
409850281409434

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether EIGHTH STREET 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 EIGHTH STREET against other structures in Finney 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 EIGHTH STREET?

EIGHTH STREET in Finney, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is EIGHTH STREET inspected?

EIGHTH STREET'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 3,680 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. EIGHTH STREET 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 EIGHTH STREET?

EIGHTH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining EIGHTH STREET?

EIGHTH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is EIGHTH STREET and does age affect safety?

EIGHTH STREET 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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