PLEASANT VALLY RD
Carrying PLEASANT VALLY RD over BIG SHOAL CR
S 20 T 51 N R 32 W, Clay, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PLEASANT VALLY RD
The PLEASANT VALLY RD bridge in Clay, Missouri carries PLEASANT VALLY RD over BIG SHOAL CR. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 54.9 meters (180 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,822 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.3 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PLEASANT VALLY RD compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1970
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 54.9 m (180 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.0 m (36 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,822 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 25331
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PLEASANT VALLY 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 PLEASANT VALLY RD against other structures in Clay 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 PLEASANT VALLY RD?
PLEASANT VALLY RD in Clay, Missouri has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PLEASANT VALLY RD inspected?
PLEASANT VALLY 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 3,822 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PLEASANT VALLY 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 PLEASANT VALLY RD?
PLEASANT VALLY RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PLEASANT VALLY RD?
PLEASANT VALLY RD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is PLEASANT VALLY RD and does age affect safety?
PLEASANT VALLY RD was built in 1970, making it 56 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.
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