FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

MO 139 S

Carrying MO 139 S over MUDDY CR

S 12 T 61 N R 22 W, Sullivan, Missouri

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: MO 139 S

The MO 139 S bridge in Sullivan, Missouri carries MO 139 S over MUDDY CR. It was built in 1949, making it 77 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.3 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 202 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic 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. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.2 metric tons.

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

How MO 139 S compares

▼ 8.5
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t)
Bottom 32%
Lower load rating than 68% of Missouri bridges
224
Bridges in Sullivan · 16 in Poor condition
MO 139 S 25.2 t
Missouri average 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
69.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
38.7
Serviceability /30
16.5
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.2 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1949
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.3 m (21 ft)
Deck Width
7.2 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
202 vehicles/day
Structure Number
9854

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether MO 139 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 139 S against other structures in Sullivan 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 139 S?

MO 139 S in Sullivan, Missouri on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is MO 139 S inspected?

MO 139 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 202 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. MO 139 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 139 S?

MO 139 S has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.2 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining MO 139 S?

MO 139 S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is MO 139 S and does age affect safety?

MO 139 S was built in 1949, making it 77 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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