FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

54/400 HWY EB/WB

Carrying 54/400 HWY EB/WB over REPUBLICAN CREEK

2.31 MI E SEDGWICK COLN, Butler, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 54/400 HWY EB/WB

The 54/400 HWY EB/WB bridge in Butler, Kansas carries 54/400 HWY EB/WB over REPUBLICAN CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1960, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 14.5 meters (48 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,900 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 23.6 metric tons.

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

How 54/400 HWY EB/WB compares

▼ 5.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 40%
Lower load rating than 60% of Kansas bridges
594
Bridges in Butler · 35 in Poor condition
54/400 HWY EB/WB 23.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
89.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.5
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
23.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
1960
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
14.5 m (48 ft)
Deck Width
26.2 m (86 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,900 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999905400080011

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 54/400 HWY EB/WB 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 54/400 HWY EB/WB against other structures in Butler 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 54/400 HWY EB/WB?

54/400 HWY EB/WB in Butler, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 54/400 HWY EB/WB inspected?

54/400 HWY EB/WB'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 9,900 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 54/400 HWY EB/WB 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 54/400 HWY EB/WB?

54/400 HWY EB/WB has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 54/400 HWY EB/WB?

54/400 HWY EB/WB is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is 54/400 HWY EB/WB and does age affect safety?

54/400 HWY EB/WB was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 1960.

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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