FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BUCK CREEK RD

Carrying BUCK CREEK RD over BUCK CR BR - JOACH

S 27 T 40 N R 5 E, Jefferson, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BUCK CREEK RD

The BUCK CREEK RD bridge in Jefferson, Missouri carries BUCK CREEK RD over BUCK CR BR - JOACH. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 16.5 meters (54 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 500 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.1 metric tons.

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

How BUCK CREEK RD compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Missouri bridges
411
Bridges in Jefferson · 14 in Poor condition
BUCK CREEK RD 35.1 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
16.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
35.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
16.5 m (54 ft)
Deck Width
7.7 m (25 ft)
Owner
Other Local Agencies
Avg Daily Traffic
500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
23547

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BUCK CREEK 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 BUCK CREEK RD against other structures in Jefferson 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 BUCK CREEK RD?

BUCK CREEK RD in Jefferson, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BUCK CREEK RD inspected?

BUCK CREEK 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 500 vehicles per day.

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

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

BUCK CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BUCK CREEK RD?

BUCK CREEK RD is owned and maintained by Other Local Agencies.

How old is BUCK CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

BUCK CREEK RD was built in 1990, making it 36 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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