FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

ELM ST

Carrying ELM ST over CARTER CR

S 11 T 37 N R 8 W, Phelps, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
99 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: ELM ST

The ELM ST bridge in Phelps, Missouri carries ELM ST over CARTER CR. It was built in 2005, making it 21 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert 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 99.0 metric tons.

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

How ELM ST compares

▲ 65.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Missouri bridges
156
Bridges in Phelps · 13 in Poor condition
ELM ST 99.0 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
96.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
99.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2005
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
8.2 m (27 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
32558

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ELM 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 ELM ST against other structures in Phelps 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 ELM ST?

ELM ST in Phelps, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is ELM ST inspected?

ELM 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 200 vehicles per day.

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

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

ELM ST has an NBI inventory load rating of 99.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining ELM ST?

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

How old is ELM ST and does age affect safety?

ELM ST was built in 2005, making it 21 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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