FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY RD #231

Carrying COUNTY RD #231 over WHITE SPR & SNOWDE

S 6 T 32 N R 7 E, Madison, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RD #231

The COUNTY RD #231 bridge in Madison, Missouri carries COUNTY RD #231 over WHITE SPR & SNOWDE. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition 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 COUNTY RD #231 compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Missouri bridges
118
Bridges in Madison · 23 in Poor condition
COUNTY RD #231 16.2 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1979
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
3.5 m (11 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15 vehicles/day
Structure Number
16200

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether COUNTY RD #231 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 COUNTY RD #231 against other structures in Madison 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 COUNTY RD #231?

COUNTY RD #231 in Madison, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY RD #231 inspected?

COUNTY RD #231'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 15 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RD #231 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 COUNTY RD #231?

COUNTY RD #231 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RD #231?

COUNTY RD #231 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY RD #231 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY RD #231 was built in 1979, making it 47 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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