FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

6231

Carrying 6231 over KNOB CR

S 21 T 41 N R 32 W, Bates, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: 6231

The 6231 bridge in Bates, Missouri carries 6231 over KNOB CR. It was built in 2014, making it 12 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 11.6 meters (38 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 30.6 metric tons.

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

How 6231 compares

▼ 3.1
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 42%
Lower load rating than 58% of Missouri bridges
319
Bridges in Bates · 20 in Poor condition
6231 30.6 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.2 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.2
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
30.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2014
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
11.6 m (38 ft)
Deck Width
8.6 m (28 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
30 vehicles/day
Structure Number
34898

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether 6231 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 6231 against other structures in Bates 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 6231?

6231 in Bates, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is 6231 inspected?

6231'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 30 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 6231 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 6231?

6231 has an NBI inventory load rating of 30.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining 6231?

6231 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is 6231 and does age affect safety?

6231 was built in 2014, making it 12 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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