FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

RT HH E

Carrying RT HH E over ELM SPRING BR

S 6 T 24 N R 31 W, Newton, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
14 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: RT HH E

The RT HH E bridge in Newton, Missouri carries RT HH E over ELM SPRING BR. It was built in 1938, making it 88 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1948, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.9 meters (36 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,124 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 14.4 metric tons.

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

How RT HH E compares

▼ 19.3
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 9%
Lower load rating than 91% of Missouri bridges
310
Bridges in Newton · 20 in Poor condition
RT HH E 14.4 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
50.6 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
30.2
Serviceability /30
11.0
Essentiality /15
12.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
14.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1938
Last Reconstructed
1948
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.9 m (36 ft)
Deck Width
7.5 m (25 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,124 vehicles/day
Structure Number
9458

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether RT HH 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 RT HH E against other structures in Newton 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 HH E?

RT HH E in Newton, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is RT HH E inspected?

RT HH 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 1,124 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT HH 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 RT HH E?

RT HH E has an NBI inventory load rating of 14.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining RT HH E?

RT HH E is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is RT HH E and does age affect safety?

RT HH E was built in 1938, making it 88 years old and last reconstructed in 1948.

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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