FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SYCAMORE ST

Carrying SYCAMORE ST over MNA RR

S 4 T 28 N R 31 W, Jasper, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: SYCAMORE ST

The SYCAMORE ST bridge in Jasper, Missouri carries SYCAMORE ST over MNA RR. It was built in 1920, making it 106 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.9 meters (39 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by Railroad.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 2/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.

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

How SYCAMORE ST compares

471
Bridges in Jasper · 49 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
16.4 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
13.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1920
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.9 m (39 ft)
Deck Width
9.2 m (30 ft)
Owner
Railroad
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
14655

Condition Analysis

  • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

SYCAMORE ST 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 SYCAMORE ST against other structures in Jasper 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 SYCAMORE ST?

SYCAMORE ST in Jasper, Missouri has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 2/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SYCAMORE ST inspected?

SYCAMORE ST'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 200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SYCAMORE ST 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 SYCAMORE ST?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for SYCAMORE ST.

Who is responsible for maintaining SYCAMORE ST?

SYCAMORE ST is owned and maintained by Railroad.

How old is SYCAMORE ST and does age affect safety?

SYCAMORE ST was built in 1920, making it 106 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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