FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

FEMME OSAGE CR RD

Carrying FEMME OSAGE CR RD over TRIB OF FEMME OSAG

S 1792 T 45 N R 1 E, St. Charles, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: FEMME OSAGE CR RD

The FEMME OSAGE CR RD bridge in St. Charles, Missouri carries FEMME OSAGE CR RD over TRIB OF FEMME OSAG. It was built in 1900, making it 126 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1986, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.2 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 306 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 4/9, substructure at 5/9. 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 27.0 metric tons.

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

How FEMME OSAGE CR RD compares

▼ 6.7
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Missouri bridges
418
Bridges in St. Charles · 13 in Poor condition
FEMME OSAGE CR RD 27.0 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
61.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
25.9
Serviceability /30
20.8
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1900
Last Reconstructed
1986
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
12.2 m (40 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
306 vehicles/day
Structure Number
22472

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

FEMME OSAGE CR 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 FEMME OSAGE CR RD against other structures in St. Charles 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 FEMME OSAGE CR RD?

FEMME OSAGE CR RD in St. Charles, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is FEMME OSAGE CR RD inspected?

FEMME OSAGE CR 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 306 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. FEMME OSAGE CR 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 FEMME OSAGE CR RD?

FEMME OSAGE CR RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining FEMME OSAGE CR RD?

FEMME OSAGE CR RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is FEMME OSAGE CR RD and does age affect safety?

FEMME OSAGE CR RD was built in 1900, making it 126 years old and last reconstructed in 1986.

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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