FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RED BIRD RD

Carrying RED BIRD RD over BOURBEUSE RVR

S 23 T 40 N R 6 W, Gasconade, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
5 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RED BIRD RD

The RED BIRD RD bridge in Gasconade, Missouri carries RED BIRD RD over BOURBEUSE RVR. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 7 sections, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 4.5 metric tons.

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

How RED BIRD RD compares

▼ 29.2
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 1%
Lower load rating than 99% of Missouri bridges
143
Bridges in Gasconade · 7 in Poor condition
RED BIRD RD 4.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
37.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
22.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
4.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1928
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
6.0 m (20 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
18924

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RED BIRD 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 RED BIRD RD against other structures in Gasconade 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 RED BIRD RD?

RED BIRD RD in Gasconade, Missouri has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RED BIRD RD inspected?

RED BIRD 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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RED BIRD RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for RED BIRD RD?

RED BIRD RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 4.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RED BIRD RD?

RED BIRD RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is RED BIRD RD and does age affect safety?

RED BIRD RD was built in 1928, making it 98 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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