FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RT AA S

Carrying RT AA S over MOREAU RVR

S 26 T 43 N R 14 W, Cole, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RT AA S

The RT AA S bridge in Cole, Missouri carries RT AA S over MOREAU RVR. It was built in 1965, making it 61 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 77.4 meters (254 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,147 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 4/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. 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 13.5 metric tons.

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

How RT AA S compares

▼ 20.2
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 8%
Lower load rating than 92% of Missouri bridges
227
Bridges in Cole · 19 in Poor condition
RT AA S 13.5 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
48.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.3
Serviceability /30
8.0
Essentiality /15
11.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
13.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1965
Material
Steel Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
77.4 m (254 ft)
Deck Width
8.4 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,147 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8362

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
  • 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

RT AA 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 RT AA S against other structures in Cole 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 RT AA S?

RT AA S in Cole, Missouri has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RT AA S inspected?

RT AA 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 1,147 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT AA 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 RT AA S?

RT AA S has an NBI inventory load rating of 13.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RT AA S?

RT AA S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RT AA S and does age affect safety?

RT AA S was built in 1965, making it 61 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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