FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BACON RIDGE RD

Carrying BACON RIDGE RD over WINSEL CR BR - SPR

S 33 T 41 N R 2 W, Franklin, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BACON RIDGE RD

The BACON RIDGE RD bridge in Franklin, Missouri carries BACON RIDGE RD over WINSEL CR BR - SPR. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 15.5 meters (51 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 225 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 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure 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 22.5 metric tons.

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

How BACON RIDGE RD compares

▼ 11.2
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 25%
Lower load rating than 75% of Missouri bridges
333
Bridges in Franklin · 16 in Poor condition
BACON RIDGE RD 22.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
78.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
44.9
Serviceability /30
18.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
22.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
15.5 m (51 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
225 vehicles/day
Structure Number
22171

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BACON RIDGE RD 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 BACON RIDGE RD against other structures in Franklin 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 BACON RIDGE RD?

BACON RIDGE RD in Franklin, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BACON RIDGE RD inspected?

BACON RIDGE 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 225 vehicles per day.

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

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

BACON RIDGE RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 22.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BACON RIDGE RD?

BACON RIDGE RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BACON RIDGE RD and does age affect safety?

BACON RIDGE RD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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