FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE

Carrying PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE over BR OF BELLEAU CR

S 27 T 47 N R 3 E, St. Charles, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE

The PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE bridge in St. Charles, Missouri carries PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE over BR OF BELLEAU CR. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10,000 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 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.

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

How PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE compares

▲ 6.8
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Missouri bridges
418
Bridges in St. Charles · 13 in Poor condition
PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE 40.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
11.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1998
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Deck Width
9.4 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
28428

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE 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 PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE against other structures in St. Charles 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 PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE?

PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE in St. Charles, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE inspected?

PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE'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 10,000 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE 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 PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE?

PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE?

PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE and does age affect safety?

PUBLIC WORKS DRIVE was built in 1998, making it 28 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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