FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PUBLIC RD

Carrying PUBLIC RD over BRANCH

S 34 T 54 N R 7 W, Ralls, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
13 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PUBLIC RD

The PUBLIC RD bridge in Ralls, Missouri carries PUBLIC RD over BRANCH. It was built in 1982, making it 44 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 4/9. 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 12.6 metric tons.

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

How PUBLIC RD compares

▼ 21.1
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Missouri bridges
138
Bridges in Ralls · 10 in Poor condition
PUBLIC RD 12.6 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
25.2 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
1.3
Serviceability /30
9.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
12.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1982
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Deck Width
6.3 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
22064

How to read this record

PUBLIC RD 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 PUBLIC RD 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 PUBLIC RD?

PUBLIC RD in Ralls, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PUBLIC RD inspected?

PUBLIC RD'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

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

PUBLIC RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 12.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PUBLIC RD?

PUBLIC RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is PUBLIC RD and does age affect safety?

PUBLIC RD was built in 1982, making it 44 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.