CART RD 276
Carrying CART RD 276 over MUDDY CR
S 18 T 58 N R 33 W, Andrew, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: CART RD 276
The CART RD 276 bridge in Andrew, Missouri carries CART RD 276 over MUDDY CR. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 21.3 meters (70 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 35 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 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 44.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How CART RD 276 compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2004
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 21.3 m (70 ft)
- Deck Width
- 7.5 m (25 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 35 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 30528
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • 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) rates poor at 4/9, advanced deterioration that should be prioritized for repair.
How to read this record
CART RD 276 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare CART RD 276 against other structures in Andrew 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 CART RD 276?
CART RD 276 in Andrew, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is CART RD 276 inspected?
CART RD 276'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 35 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CART RD 276 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for CART RD 276?
CART RD 276 has an NBI inventory load rating of 44.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining CART RD 276?
CART RD 276 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is CART RD 276 and does age affect safety?
CART RD 276 was built in 2004, making it 22 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.
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