PARK ACCESS RD
Carrying PARK ACCESS RD over BENNETT SPR BR
S 36 T 35 N R 18 W, Dallas, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PARK ACCESS RD
The PARK ACCESS RD bridge in Dallas, Missouri carries PARK ACCESS RD over BENNETT SPR BR. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 16.8 meters (55 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,000 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 3/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PARK ACCESS RD compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1900
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 16.8 m (55 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.2 m (14 ft)
- Owner
- State Park/Forest/Reservation
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 17422
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 3/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates critical at 2/9, severe deterioration that needs urgent attention.
How to read this record
PARK ACCESS 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 PARK ACCESS RD against other structures in Dallas 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 PARK ACCESS RD?
PARK ACCESS RD in Dallas, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 3/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PARK ACCESS RD inspected?
PARK ACCESS 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 1,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PARK ACCESS 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 PARK ACCESS RD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for PARK ACCESS RD.
Who is responsible for maintaining PARK ACCESS RD?
PARK ACCESS RD is owned and maintained by State Park/Forest/Reservation.
How old is PARK ACCESS RD and does age affect safety?
PARK ACCESS RD was built in 1900, making it 126 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.
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