FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

N HICKORY

Carrying N HICKORY over SMALL CR

S 15 T 51 N R 33 W, Clay, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: N HICKORY

The N HICKORY bridge in Clay, Missouri carries N HICKORY over SMALL CR. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 11.3 meters (37 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 484 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.4 metric tons.

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

How N HICKORY compares

▼ 1.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Missouri bridges
436
Bridges in Clay · 28 in Poor condition
N HICKORY 32.4 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1980
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
11.3 m (37 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
484 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28216

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether N HICKORY 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 N HICKORY 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 N HICKORY?

N HICKORY in Clay, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is N HICKORY inspected?

N HICKORY'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 484 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. N HICKORY is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for N HICKORY?

N HICKORY has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining N HICKORY?

N HICKORY is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is N HICKORY and does age affect safety?

N HICKORY 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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