FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MO 41 S

Carrying MO 41 S over SALT BR CR

S 15 T 50 N R 20 W, Saline, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
41 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MO 41 S

The MO 41 S bridge in Saline, Missouri carries MO 41 S over SALT BR CR. It was built in 1929, making it 97 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 10.6 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,371 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 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules. 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 41 S compares

▲ 6.8
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 29%
Higher load rating than 71% of Missouri bridges
230
Bridges in Saline · 28 in Poor condition
MO 41 S 40.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.0
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
11.8
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
40.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1929
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
10.6 m (35 ft)
Deck Width
11.0 m (36 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,371 vehicles/day
Structure Number
5227

How to read this record

MO 41 S is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare MO 41 S against other structures in Saline 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 41 S?

MO 41 S in Saline, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MO 41 S inspected?

MO 41 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 1,371 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MO 41 S is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for MO 41 S?

MO 41 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 40.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MO 41 S?

MO 41 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MO 41 S and does age affect safety?

MO 41 S was built in 1929, making it 97 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

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.