FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 1525

Carrying CR 1525 over BIRCH CR

S 9 T 35 N R 31 W, Vernon, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
54 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 1525

The CR 1525 bridge in Vernon, Missouri carries CR 1525 over BIRCH CR. It was built in 2018, making it 8 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 23.0 meters (75 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 150 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 a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 54.0 metric tons.

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

How CR 1525 compares

▲ 20.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 10%
Higher load rating than 90% of Missouri bridges
403
Bridges in Vernon · 16 in Poor condition
CR 1525 54.0 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
85.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
54.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2018
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
23.0 m (75 ft)
Deck Width
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
150 vehicles/day
Structure Number
36024

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 1525 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 CR 1525 against other structures in Vernon 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 CR 1525?

CR 1525 in Vernon, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 1525 inspected?

CR 1525'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 150 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 1525 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 1525?

CR 1525 has an NBI inventory load rating of 54.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 1525?

CR 1525 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 1525 and does age affect safety?

CR 1525 was built in 2018, making it 8 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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