FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HIGGINSVILLE RD

Carrying HIGGINSVILLE RD over LICK FK OF TABO CR

S 2 T 50 N R 27 W, Lafayette, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HIGGINSVILLE RD

The HIGGINSVILLE RD bridge in Lafayette, Missouri carries HIGGINSVILLE RD over LICK FK OF TABO CR. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 15.8 meters (52 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 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 8/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. 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 HIGGINSVILLE RD compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Missouri bridges
238
Bridges in Lafayette · 4 in Poor condition
HIGGINSVILLE RD 36.0 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
24.8
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Wood or Timber
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.8 m (52 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
100 vehicles/day
Structure Number
16022

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

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

HIGGINSVILLE RD in Lafayette, Missouri has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HIGGINSVILLE RD inspected?

HIGGINSVILLE 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 100 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HIGGINSVILLE RD 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 HIGGINSVILLE RD?

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

Who is responsible for maintaining HIGGINSVILLE RD?

HIGGINSVILLE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HIGGINSVILLE RD and does age affect safety?

HIGGINSVILLE RD was built in 1994, making it 32 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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