FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COUNTY RD SW 76

Carrying COUNTY RD SW 76 over BAKER BR

S 35 T 38 N R 28 W, St. Clair, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor

Bridge Snapshot: COUNTY RD SW 76

The COUNTY RD SW 76 bridge in St. Clair, Missouri carries COUNTY RD SW 76 over BAKER BR. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed.

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

How COUNTY RD SW 76 compares

139
Bridges in St. Clair · 27 in Poor condition

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
17.8 / 100 - historical under-20 band
Structural adequacy /55
0.0
Serviceability /30
3.0
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
2/9
Poor (1–4)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
9.8 m (32 ft)
Deck Width
4.3 m (14 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
20215

Condition Analysis

  • At 5/9, 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) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration requiring urgent attention.

How to read this record

COUNTY RD SW 76 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 SW 76 against other structures in St. Clair 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 SW 76?

COUNTY RD SW 76 in St. Clair, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COUNTY RD SW 76 inspected?

COUNTY RD SW 76'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. COUNTY RD SW 76 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 SW 76?

An inventory load rating is not recorded for COUNTY RD SW 76.

Who is responsible for maintaining COUNTY RD SW 76?

COUNTY RD SW 76 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is COUNTY RD SW 76 and does age affect safety?

COUNTY RD SW 76 was built in 1930, making it 96 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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