FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BU 67

Carrying BU 67 over LIT ST FRANCOIS RV

S 3315 T 33 N R 7 E, Madison, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BU 67

The BU 67 bridge in Madison, Missouri carries BU 67 over LIT ST FRANCOIS RV. It was built in 1963, making it 63 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 74.4 meters (244 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,792 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 a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 6/9, 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 23.4 metric tons.

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

How BU 67 compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Missouri bridges
118
Bridges in Madison · 23 in Poor condition
BU 67 23.4 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
66.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.2
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
10.3
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
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
1963
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
74.4 m (244 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
City/Municipal Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
6,792 vehicles/day
Structure Number
35796

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BU 67 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 BU 67 against other structures in Madison 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 BU 67?

BU 67 in Madison, Missouri has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BU 67 inspected?

BU 67'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 6,792 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BU 67 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 BU 67?

BU 67 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BU 67?

BU 67 is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.

How old is BU 67 and does age affect safety?

BU 67 was built in 1963, making it 63 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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