FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

UPPER BOTTOM RD

Carrying UPPER BOTTOM RD over DUCKETT CR

S 27 T 46 N R 4 E, St. Charles, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
32 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: UPPER BOTTOM RD

The UPPER BOTTOM RD bridge in St. Charles, Missouri carries UPPER BOTTOM RD over DUCKETT CR. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 14.9 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,748 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 32.4 metric tons.

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

How UPPER BOTTOM RD compares

▼ 1.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 45%
Lower load rating than 55% of Missouri bridges
418
Bridges in St. Charles · 13 in Poor condition
UPPER BOTTOM RD 32.4 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.8 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
13.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.4 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
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
14.9 m (49 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,748 vehicles/day
Structure Number
30125

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether UPPER BOTTOM 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 UPPER BOTTOM RD 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 UPPER BOTTOM RD?

UPPER BOTTOM RD in St. Charles, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is UPPER BOTTOM RD inspected?

UPPER BOTTOM 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 8,748 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UPPER BOTTOM 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 UPPER BOTTOM RD?

UPPER BOTTOM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining UPPER BOTTOM RD?

UPPER BOTTOM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is UPPER BOTTOM RD and does age affect safety?

UPPER BOTTOM 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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