FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HEADS CREEK RD

Carrying HEADS CREEK RD over TRIB TO HEADS CR

S 13 T 42 N R 4 E, Jefferson, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HEADS CREEK RD

The HEADS CREEK RD bridge in Jefferson, Missouri carries HEADS CREEK RD over TRIB TO HEADS CR. It was built in 2019, making it 7 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.6 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 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 8/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.1 metric tons.

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

How HEADS CREEK RD compares

▲ 1.4
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 41%
Higher load rating than 59% of Missouri bridges
411
Bridges in Jefferson · 14 in Poor condition
HEADS CREEK RD 35.1 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.9 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.9
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2019
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.6 m (22 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
36039

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HEADS CREEK RD 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 HEADS CREEK RD against other structures in Jefferson 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 HEADS CREEK RD?

HEADS CREEK RD in Jefferson, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HEADS CREEK RD inspected?

HEADS CREEK RD'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 130 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. HEADS CREEK RD 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 HEADS CREEK RD?

HEADS CREEK RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HEADS CREEK RD?

HEADS CREEK RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is HEADS CREEK RD and does age affect safety?

HEADS CREEK RD was built in 2019, making it 7 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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