FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K-120 HIGHWAY

Carrying K-120 HIGHWAY over WOLF RIVER DRAINAGE

2.45 MI N K-20, Doniphan, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
49 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K-120 HIGHWAY

The K-120 HIGHWAY bridge in Doniphan, Kansas carries K-120 HIGHWAY over WOLF RIVER DRAINAGE. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 15.1 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 370 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 49.0 metric tons.

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

How K-120 HIGHWAY compares

▲ 19.9
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 8%
Higher load rating than 92% of Kansas bridges
129
Bridges in Doniphan · 11 in Poor condition
K-120 HIGHWAY 49.0 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
49.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
15.1 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
15.6 m (51 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
370 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999912000220471

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K-120 HIGHWAY 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-120 HIGHWAY 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 K-120 HIGHWAY?

K-120 HIGHWAY in Doniphan, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K-120 HIGHWAY inspected?

K-120 HIGHWAY'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 370 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K-120 HIGHWAY 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-120 HIGHWAY?

K-120 HIGHWAY has an NBI inventory load rating of 49.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K-120 HIGHWAY?

K-120 HIGHWAY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K-120 HIGHWAY and does age affect safety?

K-120 HIGHWAY was built in 2001, making it 25 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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