FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

PVT BLANKENSHIP PA

Carrying PVT BLANKENSHIP PA over DRAINAGE DITCH

S 28 T 21 N R 34 W, McDonald, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
6 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: PVT BLANKENSHIP PA

The PVT BLANKENSHIP PA bridge in McDonald, Missouri carries PVT BLANKENSHIP PA over DRAINAGE DITCH. It was built in 1930, making it 96 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 4.7 meters (15 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure 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 6.3 metric tons.

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

How PVT BLANKENSHIP PA compares

▼ 27.4
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of Missouri bridges
148
Bridges in McDonald · 16 in Poor condition
PVT BLANKENSHIP PA 6.3 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
6.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1930
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
4.7 m (15 ft)
Deck Width
5.0 m (16 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
34091

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (5/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • 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 fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether PVT BLANKENSHIP PA 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 PVT BLANKENSHIP PA against other structures in McDonald 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 PVT BLANKENSHIP PA?

PVT BLANKENSHIP PA in McDonald, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is PVT BLANKENSHIP PA inspected?

PVT BLANKENSHIP PA'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 20 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PVT BLANKENSHIP PA 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 PVT BLANKENSHIP PA?

PVT BLANKENSHIP PA has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining PVT BLANKENSHIP PA?

PVT BLANKENSHIP PA is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is PVT BLANKENSHIP PA and does age affect safety?

PVT BLANKENSHIP PA was built in 1930, making it 96 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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