FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MO 14 E

Carrying MO 14 E over FINLEY CR

S 22 T 27 N R 21 W, Christian, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
23 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MO 14 E

The MO 14 E bridge in Christian, Missouri carries MO 14 E over FINLEY CR. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2003, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 4 sections, stretching 113.7 meters (373 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 15,340 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.4 metric tons.

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

How MO 14 E compares

▼ 10.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 28%
Lower load rating than 72% of Missouri bridges
121
Bridges in Christian · 9 in Poor condition
MO 14 E 23.4 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.5 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
46.2
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
6.3
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
23.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Last Reconstructed
2003
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
113.7 m (373 ft)
Deck Width
16.0 m (52 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
15,340 vehicles/day
Structure Number
808

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MO 14 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 MO 14 E against other structures in Christian 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 14 E?

MO 14 E in Christian, Missouri has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MO 14 E inspected?

MO 14 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 15,340 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MO 14 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 MO 14 E?

MO 14 E has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MO 14 E?

MO 14 E is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MO 14 E and does age affect safety?

MO 14 E was built in 1962, making it 64 years old and last reconstructed in 2003.

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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