FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

19th ST

Carrying 19th ST over TRIB. TO BLACK CROOK CK.

E. OF BLISS ST., Cowley, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
18 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 19th ST

The 19th ST bridge in Cowley, Kansas carries 19th ST over TRIB. TO BLACK CROOK CK.. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,055 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 18.1 metric tons.

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

How 19th ST compares

▼ 11.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 23%
Lower load rating than 77% of Kansas bridges
337
Bridges in Cowley · 18 in Poor condition
19th ST 18.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.4
Serviceability /30
27.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1983
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,055 vehicles/day
Structure Number
430900186902006

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 19th ST 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 19th ST against other structures in Cowley 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 19th ST?

19th ST in Cowley, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 19th ST inspected?

19th ST'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 4,055 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 19th ST 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 19th ST?

19th ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 18.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 19th ST?

19th ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 19th ST and does age affect safety?

19th ST was built in 1983, making it 43 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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