FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

COLBERN RD

Carrying COLBERN RD over UP RR, DRAINAGE WATERWAY

S 25 T 48 N R 32 W, Jackson, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: COLBERN RD

The COLBERN RD bridge in Jackson, Missouri carries COLBERN RD over UP RR, DRAINAGE WATERWAY. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 7 sections, stretching 73.5 meters (241 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 9,498 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 a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.6 metric tons.

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

How COLBERN RD compares

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Missouri bridges
930
Bridges in Jackson · 43 in Poor condition
COLBERN RD 39.6 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
9.8
Special reductions
−1.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
39.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
7
Structure Length
73.5 m (241 ft)
Deck Width
14.3 m (47 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
9,498 vehicles/day
Structure Number
23776

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.

How to read this record

COLBERN 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 COLBERN RD against other structures in Jackson 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 COLBERN RD?

COLBERN RD in Jackson, Missouri has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is COLBERN RD inspected?

COLBERN 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 9,498 vehicles per day.

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

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

COLBERN RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining COLBERN RD?

COLBERN RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is COLBERN RD and does age affect safety?

COLBERN RD was built in 1980, making it 46 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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