FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

K-254 HWY

Carrying K-254 HWY over WHITEWATER CREEK

4.31 MI E OLIVER ST., Sedgwick, Kansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
57 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: K-254 HWY

The K-254 HWY bridge in Sedgwick, Kansas carries K-254 HWY over WHITEWATER CREEK. It was built in 1999, making it 27 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 11.0 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked 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 57.2 metric tons.

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

How K-254 HWY compares

▲ 28.1
Load rating vs Kansas average (29.1 t)
Top 4%
Higher load rating than 96% of Kansas bridges
1,312
Bridges in Sedgwick · 35 in Poor condition
K-254 HWY 57.2 t
Kansas average 29.1 t

Live comparison across Kansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
57.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1999
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
11.0 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
33.4 m (110 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
999925400874501

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether K-254 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-254 HWY against other structures in Sedgwick 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-254 HWY?

K-254 HWY in Sedgwick, Kansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is K-254 HWY inspected?

K-254 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 5,800 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. K-254 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-254 HWY?

K-254 HWY has an NBI inventory load rating of 57.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining K-254 HWY?

K-254 HWY is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is K-254 HWY and does age affect safety?

K-254 HWY was built in 1999, making it 27 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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