FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RIDGE RD-124

Carrying RIDGE RD-124 over CRANE POND CR

S 20 T 32 N R 4 E, Iron, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RIDGE RD-124

The RIDGE RD-124 bridge in Iron, Missouri carries RIDGE RD-124 over CRANE POND CR. It was built in 1940, making it 86 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 45 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. 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 RIDGE RD-124 compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Missouri bridges
129
Bridges in Iron · 12 in Poor condition
RIDGE RD-124 16.2 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
21.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
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
1940
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
45 vehicles/day
Structure Number
16558

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 good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RIDGE RD-124 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 RIDGE RD-124 against other structures in Iron 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 RIDGE RD-124?

RIDGE RD-124 in Iron, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RIDGE RD-124 inspected?

RIDGE RD-124'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 45 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RIDGE RD-124 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 RIDGE RD-124?

RIDGE RD-124 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RIDGE RD-124?

RIDGE RD-124 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RIDGE RD-124 and does age affect safety?

RIDGE RD-124 was built in 1940, making it 86 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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