FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K-128 HWY

Carrying K-128 HWY over ANTELOPE CREEK DRAINAGE

4.82 MI N STATE(BURR OAK), Jewell, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K-128 HWY

The K-128 HWY bridge in Jewell, Kansas carries K-128 HWY over ANTELOPE CREEK DRAINAGE. It was built in 1934, making it 92 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.7 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 260 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. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.1 metric tons.

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

How K-128 HWY compares

▼ 10.0
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Bottom 26%
Lower load rating than 74% of Kansas bridges
283
Bridges in Jewell · 22 in Poor condition
K-128 HWY 19.1 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
80.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
19.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1934
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.7 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
10.5 m (34 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
260 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999912800450201

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K-128 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 K-128 HWY against other structures in Jewell 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-128 HWY?

K-128 HWY in Jewell, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K-128 HWY inspected?

K-128 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 260 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K-128 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 K-128 HWY?

K-128 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K-128 HWY?

K-128 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K-128 HWY and does age affect safety?

K-128 HWY was built in 1934, making it 92 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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