FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RHL DR

Carrying RHL DR over DRAINAGE CHANNEL

S 125 T 48 N R 4 E, St. Louis, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
27 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RHL DR

The RHL DR bridge in St. Louis, Missouri carries RHL DR over DRAINAGE CHANNEL. It was built in 2000, making it 26 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.3 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,192 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 culvert at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 27.0 metric tons.

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

How RHL DR compares

▼ 6.7
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 36%
Lower load rating than 64% of Missouri bridges
912
Bridges in St. Louis · 36 in Poor condition
RHL DR 27.0 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.3 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
40.9
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
27.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2000
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.3 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
19.0 m (62 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,192 vehicles/day
Structure Number
35207

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RHL DR 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 RHL DR against other structures in St. Louis 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 RHL DR?

RHL DR in St. Louis, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RHL DR inspected?

RHL DR'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 5,192 vehicles per day.

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

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

RHL DR has an NBI inventory load rating of 27.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RHL DR?

RHL DR is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is RHL DR and does age affect safety?

RHL DR was built in 2000, making it 26 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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