FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BIG INDIAN CRK RD

Carrying BIG INDIAN CRK RD over INDIAN CR

S 6 T 40 N R 1 E, Franklin, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
36 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BIG INDIAN CRK RD

The BIG INDIAN CRK RD bridge in Franklin, Missouri carries BIG INDIAN CRK RD over INDIAN CR. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 45.6 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 180 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 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 36.0 metric tons.

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

How BIG INDIAN CRK RD compares

▲ 2.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 39%
Higher load rating than 61% of Missouri bridges
333
Bridges in Franklin · 16 in Poor condition
BIG INDIAN CRK RD 36.0 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
93.6 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
23.8
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2002
Material
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
45.6 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
7.3 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
180 vehicles/day
Structure Number
29503

Condition Analysis

  • At 8/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BIG INDIAN CRK 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 BIG INDIAN CRK RD against other structures in Franklin 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 BIG INDIAN CRK RD?

BIG INDIAN CRK RD in Franklin, Missouri has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BIG INDIAN CRK RD inspected?

BIG INDIAN CRK 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 180 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIG INDIAN CRK 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 BIG INDIAN CRK RD?

BIG INDIAN CRK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BIG INDIAN CRK RD?

BIG INDIAN CRK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is BIG INDIAN CRK RD and does age affect safety?

BIG INDIAN CRK RD was built in 2002, making it 24 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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