FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LAUREL S. FAU 2004

Carrying LAUREL S. FAU 2004 over STREAM; No. 820

50FT. E. OF 21ST. ST., Montgomery, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
50 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LAUREL S. FAU 2004

The LAUREL S. FAU 2004 bridge in Montgomery, Kansas carries LAUREL S. FAU 2004 over STREAM; No. 820. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 49.9 metric tons.

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

How LAUREL S. FAU 2004 compares

▲ 20.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Kansas bridges
296
Bridges in Montgomery · 18 in Poor condition
LAUREL S. FAU 2004 49.9 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
49.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
12.0 m (39 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
413550632004820

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LAUREL S. FAU 2004 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 LAUREL S. FAU 2004 against other structures in Montgomery 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 LAUREL S. FAU 2004?

LAUREL S. FAU 2004 in Montgomery, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LAUREL S. FAU 2004 inspected?

LAUREL S. FAU 2004'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 1,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LAUREL S. FAU 2004 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 LAUREL S. FAU 2004?

LAUREL S. FAU 2004 has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LAUREL S. FAU 2004?

LAUREL S. FAU 2004 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is LAUREL S. FAU 2004 and does age affect safety?

LAUREL S. FAU 2004 was built in 1930, making it 96 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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