FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K-30 HWY

Carrying K-30 HWY over MILL CREEK DRAINAGE

0.28 MI N I70/K30 JCT, Wabaunsee, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
45 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K-30 HWY

The K-30 HWY bridge in Wabaunsee, Kansas carries K-30 HWY over MILL CREEK DRAINAGE. It was built in 1995, making it 31 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.3 meters (31 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,050 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 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 44.5 metric tons.

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

How K-30 HWY compares

▲ 15.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 14%
Higher load rating than 86% of Kansas bridges
224
Bridges in Wabaunsee · 23 in Poor condition
K-30 HWY 44.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
44.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1995
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
9.3 m (31 ft)
Deck Width
27.6 m (91 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,050 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999903000990881

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K-30 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 K-30 HWY against other structures in Wabaunsee 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 K-30 HWY?

K-30 HWY in Wabaunsee, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K-30 HWY inspected?

K-30 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 1,050 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K-30 HWY 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 K-30 HWY?

K-30 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K-30 HWY?

K-30 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K-30 HWY and does age affect safety?

K-30 HWY was built in 1995, making it 31 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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