FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K19 HWY

Carrying K19 HWY over PICKLE CREEK

5.59 MI E K19SPUR, Pawnee, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K19 HWY

The K19 HWY bridge in Pawnee, Kansas carries K19 HWY over PICKLE CREEK. It was built in 1947, making it 79 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1965, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 12.0 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,040 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

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

How K19 HWY compares

▼ 12.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 17%
Lower load rating than 83% of Kansas bridges
160
Bridges in Pawnee · 9 in Poor condition
K19 HWY 16.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1947
Last Reconstructed
1965
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
12.0 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
13.9 m (46 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,040 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999901900730221

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K19 HWY 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 K19 HWY against other structures in Pawnee 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 K19 HWY?

K19 HWY in Pawnee, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K19 HWY inspected?

K19 HWY'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 1,040 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K19 HWY 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 K19 HWY?

K19 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K19 HWY?

K19 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K19 HWY and does age affect safety?

K19 HWY was built in 1947, making it 79 years old and last reconstructed in 1965.

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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