FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

GALAXY RD

Carrying GALAXY RD over OWL CR

S 32 T 62 N R 36 W, Nodaway, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: GALAXY RD

The GALAXY RD bridge in Nodaway, Missouri carries GALAXY RD over OWL CR. It was built in 1997, making it 29 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 24.4 meters (80 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 4/9. 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 36.0 metric tons.

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

How GALAXY RD compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Missouri bridges
396
Bridges in Nodaway · 57 in Poor condition
GALAXY RD 36.0 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
71.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−2.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1997
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
24.4 m (80 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
15279

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

GALAXY 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 GALAXY RD against other structures in Nodaway 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 GALAXY RD?

GALAXY RD in Nodaway, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is GALAXY RD inspected?

GALAXY 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. GALAXY 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 GALAXY RD?

GALAXY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining GALAXY RD?

GALAXY RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is GALAXY RD and does age affect safety?

GALAXY RD was built in 1997, making it 29 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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