FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MO 179 S

Carrying MO 179 S over MUD CR

S 5 T 45 N R 13 W, Cole, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
92 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MO 179 S

The MO 179 S bridge in Cole, Missouri carries MO 179 S over MUD CR. It was built in 1931, making it 95 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.6 meters (25 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,452 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 5/9. 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 91.8 metric tons.

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

How MO 179 S compares

▲ 58.1
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Top 2%
Higher load rating than 98% of Missouri bridges
227
Bridges in Cole · 19 in Poor condition
MO 179 S 91.8 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
45.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
13.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
91.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1931
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.6 m (25 ft)
Deck Width
13.7 m (45 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,452 vehicles/day
Structure Number
8642

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MO 179 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 179 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 MO 179 S?

MO 179 S in Cole, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MO 179 S inspected?

MO 179 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 1,452 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MO 179 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 179 S?

MO 179 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 91.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MO 179 S?

MO 179 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MO 179 S and does age affect safety?

MO 179 S was built in 1931, making it 95 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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