FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

AUDRAIN LN 246

Carrying AUDRAIN LN 246 over BRANCH

S 31 T 53 N R 5 W, Ralls, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: AUDRAIN LN 246

The AUDRAIN LN 246 bridge in Ralls, Missouri carries AUDRAIN LN 246 over BRANCH. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.3 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.2 metric tons.

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

How AUDRAIN LN 246 compares

▼ 8.5
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Missouri bridges
138
Bridges in Ralls · 10 in Poor condition
AUDRAIN LN 246 25.2 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
48.7
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1994
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
35 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20080

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether AUDRAIN LN 246 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 AUDRAIN LN 246 against other structures in Ralls 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 AUDRAIN LN 246?

AUDRAIN LN 246 in Ralls, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is AUDRAIN LN 246 inspected?

AUDRAIN LN 246'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 35 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. AUDRAIN LN 246 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 AUDRAIN LN 246?

AUDRAIN LN 246 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining AUDRAIN LN 246?

AUDRAIN LN 246 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is AUDRAIN LN 246 and does age affect safety?

AUDRAIN LN 246 was built in 1994, making it 32 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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