FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FIVE BRIDGES AVE

Carrying FIVE BRIDGES AVE over WILLIAMS CR

S 11 T 42 N R 21 W, Benton, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
10 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FIVE BRIDGES AVE

The FIVE BRIDGES AVE bridge in Benton, Missouri carries FIVE BRIDGES AVE over WILLIAMS CR. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 15.2 meters (50 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 60 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 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 9.9 metric tons.

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

How FIVE BRIDGES AVE compares

▼ 23.8
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 4%
Lower load rating than 96% of Missouri bridges
135
Bridges in Benton · 28 in Poor condition
FIVE BRIDGES AVE 9.9 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
20.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
9.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
15.2 m (50 ft)
Deck Width
4.1 m (13 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
60 vehicles/day
Structure Number
17427

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

FIVE BRIDGES AVE 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 FIVE BRIDGES AVE against other structures in Benton 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 FIVE BRIDGES AVE?

FIVE BRIDGES AVE in Benton, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FIVE BRIDGES AVE inspected?

FIVE BRIDGES AVE'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 60 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FIVE BRIDGES AVE 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 FIVE BRIDGES AVE?

FIVE BRIDGES AVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FIVE BRIDGES AVE?

FIVE BRIDGES AVE is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FIVE BRIDGES AVE and does age affect safety?

FIVE BRIDGES AVE was built in 1962, making it 64 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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