HOUSTON LAKE DR
Carrying HOUSTON LAKE DR over DAM SPLWY
S 24 T 51 N R 33 W, Platte, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: HOUSTON LAKE DR
The HOUSTON LAKE DR bridge in Platte, Missouri carries HOUSTON LAKE DR over DAM SPLWY. It was built in 1960, making it 66 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1994, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 6 sections, stretching 31.7 meters (104 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 120 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How HOUSTON LAKE DR 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1960
- Last Reconstructed
- 1994
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 31.7 m (104 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.1 m (17 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 120 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 18929
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOUSTON LAKE DR 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 HOUSTON LAKE DR against other structures in Platte and across Missouri. Missouri bridges
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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 HOUSTON LAKE DR?
HOUSTON LAKE DR in Platte, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is HOUSTON LAKE DR inspected?
HOUSTON LAKE DR'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 120 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HOUSTON LAKE DR 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 HOUSTON LAKE DR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for HOUSTON LAKE DR.
Who is responsible for maintaining HOUSTON LAKE DR?
HOUSTON LAKE DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is HOUSTON LAKE DR and does age affect safety?
HOUSTON LAKE DR was built in 1960, making it 66 years old and last reconstructed in 1994.
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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