FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SIDEROAD LT-212TH

Carrying SIDEROAD LT-212TH over POSEY CREEK

8.17 MI N US166, SDRD W, Cowley, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SIDEROAD LT-212TH

The SIDEROAD LT-212TH bridge in Cowley, Kansas carries SIDEROAD LT-212TH over POSEY CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.4 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 56 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 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 34.5 metric tons.

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

How SIDEROAD LT-212TH compares

▲ 5.4
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 30%
Higher load rating than 70% of Kansas bridges
337
Bridges in Cowley · 18 in Poor condition
SIDEROAD LT-212TH 34.5 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
95.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
34.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.4 m (37 ft)
Deck Width
21.9 m (72 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
56 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999907700180061

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SIDEROAD LT-212TH 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 SIDEROAD LT-212TH against other structures in Cowley 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 SIDEROAD LT-212TH?

SIDEROAD LT-212TH in Cowley, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SIDEROAD LT-212TH inspected?

SIDEROAD LT-212TH'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 56 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SIDEROAD LT-212TH 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 SIDEROAD LT-212TH?

SIDEROAD LT-212TH has an NBI inventory load rating of 34.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SIDEROAD LT-212TH?

SIDEROAD LT-212TH is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SIDEROAD LT-212TH and does age affect safety?

SIDEROAD LT-212TH was built in 1972, making it 54 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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