FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K120 HWY

Carrying K120 HWY over MISSION CREEK

0.25 MI N US36, Doniphan, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
17 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K120 HWY

The K120 HWY bridge in Doniphan, Kansas carries K120 HWY over MISSION CREEK. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 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. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.6 metric tons.

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

How K120 HWY compares

▼ 12.5
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Kansas bridges
129
Bridges in Doniphan · 11 in Poor condition
K120 HWY 16.6 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
77.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.6
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
16.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
27.4 m (90 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999912000220441

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K120 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 K120 HWY against other structures in Doniphan 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 K120 HWY?

K120 HWY in Doniphan, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K120 HWY inspected?

K120 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 1,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K120 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 K120 HWY?

K120 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K120 HWY?

K120 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K120 HWY and does age affect safety?

K120 HWY was built in 1990, making it 36 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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