RP CHARLES ST TO I
Carrying RP CHARLES ST TO I over BNSF RR
S 8 T 57 N R 35 W, Buchanan, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: RP CHARLES ST TO I
The RP CHARLES ST TO I bridge in Buchanan, Missouri carries RP CHARLES ST TO I over BNSF RR. It was built in 1979, making it 47 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 13 sections, stretching 256.3 meters (841 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,015 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 31.5 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How RP CHARLES ST TO I compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1979
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 13
- Structure Length
- 256.3 m (841 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.0 m (26 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,015 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 1914
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
RP CHARLES ST TO I 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 RP CHARLES ST TO I against other structures in Buchanan 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 RP CHARLES ST TO I?
RP CHARLES ST TO I in Buchanan, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RP CHARLES ST TO I inspected?
RP CHARLES ST TO I'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 2,015 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RP CHARLES ST TO I 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 RP CHARLES ST TO I?
RP CHARLES ST TO I has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.5 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RP CHARLES ST TO I?
RP CHARLES ST TO I is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RP CHARLES ST TO I and does age affect safety?
RP CHARLES ST TO I was built in 1979, making it 47 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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