FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MO 127 S

Carrying MO 127 S over BASIN FORK CR

S 12 T 44 N R 23 W, Pettis, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
40 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MO 127 S

The MO 127 S bridge in Pettis, Missouri carries MO 127 S over BASIN FORK CR. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.3 meters (122 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,752 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 9/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 39.6 metric tons.

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

How MO 127 S compares

▲ 5.9
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 31%
Higher load rating than 69% of Missouri bridges
243
Bridges in Pettis · 27 in Poor condition
MO 127 S 39.6 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
11.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
9/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
39.6 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2023
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
37.3 m (122 ft)
Deck Width
8.1 m (27 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,752 vehicles/day
Structure Number
36972

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 9/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MO 127 S 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 MO 127 S against other structures in Pettis 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 MO 127 S?

MO 127 S in Pettis, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 9/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MO 127 S inspected?

MO 127 S'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 1,752 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MO 127 S 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 MO 127 S?

MO 127 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.6 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MO 127 S?

MO 127 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MO 127 S and does age affect safety?

MO 127 S was built in 2023, making it 3 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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