FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

6TH ST

Carrying 6TH ST over HOWELL CR

S 20 T 24 N R 8 E, Howell, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 6TH ST

The 6TH ST bridge in Howell, Missouri carries 6TH ST over HOWELL CR. It was built in 2008, making it 18 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,500 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 42.3 metric tons.

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

How 6TH ST compares

▲ 8.6
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 24%
Higher load rating than 76% of Missouri bridges
189
Bridges in Howell · 3 in Poor condition
6TH ST 42.3 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
83.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.6
Essentiality /15
14.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

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

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2008
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.5 m (123 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,500 vehicles/day
Structure Number
32324

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 6TH ST 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 6TH ST against other structures in Howell 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 6TH ST?

6TH ST in Howell, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 6TH ST inspected?

6TH ST'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 1,500 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 6TH ST 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 6TH ST?

6TH ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 42.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 6TH ST?

6TH ST is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is 6TH ST and does age affect safety?

6TH ST was built in 2008, making it 18 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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