FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MO 25 S

Carrying MO 25 S over BORROW POINT DRAIN

S 27 T 29 N R 11 E, Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MO 25 S

The MO 25 S bridge in Cape Girardeau, Missouri carries MO 25 S over BORROW POINT DRAIN. It was built in 1926, making it 100 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1996, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.8 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,191 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 culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 40.5 metric tons.

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

How MO 25 S compares

▲ 6.8
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Missouri bridges
374
Bridges in Cape Girardeau · 16 in Poor condition
MO 25 S 40.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
90.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
8.1
Special reductions
−3.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1926
Last Reconstructed
1996
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.8 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
4,191 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5201

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MO 25 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 25 S against other structures in Cape Girardeau 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 25 S?

MO 25 S in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MO 25 S inspected?

MO 25 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 4,191 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MO 25 S 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 MO 25 S?

MO 25 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MO 25 S?

MO 25 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MO 25 S and does age affect safety?

MO 25 S was built in 1926, making it 100 years old and last reconstructed in 1996.

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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