FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ST MARYS RD

Carrying ST MARYS RD over BR OF STOUTS CR

S 33 T 34 N R 4 E, Iron, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
12 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ST MARYS RD

The ST MARYS RD bridge in Iron, Missouri carries ST MARYS RD over BR OF STOUTS CR. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.7 metric tons.

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

How ST MARYS RD compares

▼ 22.0
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 6%
Lower load rating than 94% of Missouri bridges
129
Bridges in Iron · 12 in Poor condition
ST MARYS RD 11.7 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
31.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
18.0
Essentiality /15
13.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
11.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Deck Width
5.6 m (18 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
13466

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

ST MARYS RD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare ST MARYS RD against other structures in Iron and across Missouri. Missouri 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 ST MARYS RD?

ST MARYS RD in Iron, Missouri has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ST MARYS RD inspected?

ST MARYS RD'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 35 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ST MARYS RD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for ST MARYS RD?

ST MARYS RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ST MARYS RD?

ST MARYS RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is ST MARYS RD and does age affect safety?

ST MARYS RD was built in 1980, making it 46 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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