FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K63 HWY

Carrying K63 HWY over STRAIGHT CREEK

2.09 MI N NJCT K16, Pottawatomie, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
38 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K63 HWY

The K63 HWY bridge in Pottawatomie, Kansas carries K63 HWY over STRAIGHT CREEK. It was built in 2015, making it 11 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 18.0 meters (59 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 425 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Kansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 8/9. 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 37.6 metric tons.

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

How K63 HWY compares

▲ 8.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Kansas bridges
294
Bridges in Pottawatomie · 21 in Poor condition
K63 HWY 37.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.2
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2015
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
18.0 m (59 ft)
Deck Width
11.6 m (38 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
425 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999906300750651

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K63 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 K63 HWY against other structures in Pottawatomie 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 K63 HWY?

K63 HWY in Pottawatomie, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K63 HWY inspected?

K63 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 425 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K63 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 K63 HWY?

K63 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K63 HWY?

K63 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K63 HWY and does age affect safety?

K63 HWY was built in 2015, making it 11 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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