FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FOWLER RD

Carrying FOWLER RD over TRIB OF SECOND CR

S 11 T 43 N R 6 W, Gasconade, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FOWLER RD

The FOWLER RD bridge in Gasconade, Missouri carries FOWLER RD over TRIB OF SECOND CR. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2005, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 55 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.2 metric tons.

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

How FOWLER RD compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Missouri bridges
143
Bridges in Gasconade · 7 in Poor condition
FOWLER RD 16.2 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Last Reconstructed
2005
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
55 vehicles/day
Structure Number
14398

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether FOWLER RD 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 FOWLER RD against other structures in Gasconade 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 FOWLER RD?

FOWLER RD in Gasconade, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FOWLER RD inspected?

FOWLER 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 55 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for FOWLER RD?

FOWLER RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FOWLER RD?

FOWLER RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FOWLER RD and does age affect safety?

FOWLER RD was built in 1955, making it 71 years old and last reconstructed in 2005.

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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