FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NW 1ST LN

Carrying NW 1ST LN over LIT DRYWOOD CR

S 35 T 33 N R 31 W, Barton, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NW 1ST LN

The NW 1ST LN bridge in Barton, Missouri carries NW 1ST LN over LIT DRYWOOD CR. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.4 metric tons.

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

How NW 1ST LN compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Missouri bridges
214
Bridges in Barton · 21 in Poor condition
NW 1ST LN 23.4 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
86.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.2
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−5.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
23.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1970
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5 vehicles/day
Structure Number
32762

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW 1ST LN 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 NW 1ST LN against other structures in Barton 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 NW 1ST LN?

NW 1ST LN in Barton, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NW 1ST LN inspected?

NW 1ST LN'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 5 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW 1ST LN 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 NW 1ST LN?

NW 1ST LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NW 1ST LN?

NW 1ST LN is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is NW 1ST LN and does age affect safety?

NW 1ST LN was built in 1970, making it 56 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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