FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOPE DR

Carrying HOPE DR over BR OF LONG BR

S 18 T 60 N R 19 W, Linn, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOPE DR

The HOPE DR bridge in Linn, Missouri carries HOPE DR over BR OF LONG BR. It was built in 2001, making it 25 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.8 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.4 metric tons.

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

How HOPE DR compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Missouri bridges
313
Bridges in Linn · 55 in Poor condition
HOPE DR 23.4 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.2
Serviceability /30
29.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2001
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.8 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
10 vehicles/day
Structure Number
29378

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOPE 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 HOPE DR against other structures in Linn 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 HOPE DR?

HOPE DR in Linn, Missouri has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOPE DR inspected?

HOPE 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 10 vehicles per day.

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

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

HOPE DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOPE DR?

HOPE DR is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HOPE DR and does age affect safety?

HOPE DR was built in 2001, making it 25 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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