FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY RD 986

Carrying COUNTY RD 986 over BRIAR CR

S 15 T 54 N R 11 W, Monroe, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RD 986

The COUNTY RD 986 bridge in Monroe, Missouri carries COUNTY RD 986 over BRIAR CR. It was built in 1925, making it 101 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.7 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 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 5/9, substructure at 3/9. 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 13.5 metric tons.

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

How COUNTY RD 986 compares

▼ 20.2
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Missouri bridges
178
Bridges in Monroe · 26 in Poor condition
COUNTY RD 986 13.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
22.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
7.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
3/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
13.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1925
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.7 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
3.7 m (12 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
19780

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 3/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.

How to read this record

COUNTY RD 986 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 COUNTY RD 986 against other structures in Monroe 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 COUNTY RD 986?

COUNTY RD 986 in Monroe, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 3/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY RD 986 inspected?

COUNTY RD 986'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 5 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RD 986 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 COUNTY RD 986?

COUNTY RD 986 has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RD 986?

COUNTY RD 986 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY RD 986 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY RD 986 was built in 1925, making it 101 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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