PVT 86-3 E
Carrying PVT 86-3 E over DRAIN DTCH
S 20 T 25 N R 31 W, Newton, Missouri
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: PVT 86-3 E
The PVT 86-3 E bridge in Newton, Missouri carries PVT 86-3 E over DRAIN DTCH. It was built in 1950, making it 76 years old today. The structure is built primarily of wood or timber and spans 1 section, stretching 5.9 meters (19 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 10 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, 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 3.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How PVT 86-3 E compares
Live comparison across Missouri.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1950
- Material
- Wood or Timber
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 5.9 m (19 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 10 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 36441
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • 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 PVT 86-3 E 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 PVT 86-3 E against other structures in Newton 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 PVT 86-3 E?
PVT 86-3 E in Newton, Missouri has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is PVT 86-3 E inspected?
PVT 86-3 E'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 10 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. PVT 86-3 E 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 PVT 86-3 E?
PVT 86-3 E has an NBI inventory load rating of 3.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining PVT 86-3 E?
PVT 86-3 E is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is PVT 86-3 E and does age affect safety?
PVT 86-3 E was built in 1950, making it 76 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.
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