FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

INDEPENDENCE DR

Carrying INDEPENDENCE DR over N BR OF FLAT CR

S 22 T 43 N R 1 W, Franklin, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: INDEPENDENCE DR

The INDEPENDENCE DR bridge in Franklin, Missouri carries INDEPENDENCE DR over N BR OF FLAT CR. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.0 meters (23 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,550 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 16.2 metric tons.

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

How INDEPENDENCE DR compares

▼ 17.5
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 11%
Lower load rating than 89% of Missouri bridges
333
Bridges in Franklin · 16 in Poor condition
INDEPENDENCE DR 16.2 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
76.3 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
33.8
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
16.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
2,550 vehicles/day
Structure Number
23754

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether INDEPENDENCE DR 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 INDEPENDENCE DR 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 INDEPENDENCE DR?

INDEPENDENCE DR in Franklin, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is INDEPENDENCE DR inspected?

INDEPENDENCE DR'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 2,550 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. INDEPENDENCE DR 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 INDEPENDENCE DR?

INDEPENDENCE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining INDEPENDENCE DR?

INDEPENDENCE DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is INDEPENDENCE DR and does age affect safety?

INDEPENDENCE DR was built in 1986, making it 40 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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