FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K25 HWY

Carrying K25 HWY over N FORK SAPPA CREEK

8.94 MI N THOMAS CL, Rawlins, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K25 HWY

The K25 HWY bridge in Rawlins, Kansas carries K25 HWY over N FORK SAPPA CREEK. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 18.2 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,350 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 5/9. 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 10.3 metric tons.

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

How K25 HWY compares

▼ 18.8
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Kansas bridges
91
Bridges in Rawlins · 15 in Poor condition
K25 HWY 10.3 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
30.8 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
11.2
Serviceability /30
7.0
Essentiality /15
12.6
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
10.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
18.2 m (60 ft)
Deck Width
16.9 m (55 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,350 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999902500770091

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K25 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 K25 HWY against other structures in Rawlins 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 K25 HWY?

K25 HWY in Rawlins, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K25 HWY inspected?

K25 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 1,350 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K25 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 K25 HWY?

K25 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 10.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K25 HWY?

K25 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K25 HWY and does age affect safety?

K25 HWY was built in 1934, making it 92 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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