NE GOULD FARM RD
Carrying NE GOULD FARM RD over OTTER CR
S 11 T 56 N R 27 W, Caldwell, Missouri
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
NE GOULD FARM RD in Caldwell, Missouri sits above 77% of rated Missouri bridges on inventory load rating (43 t), while its 1994 build year is earlier than 37% of Caldwell's recorded-year cohort (208 bridges).
NE GOULD FARM RD in Caldwell, Missouri is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1994, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure MO:21346
LATE-CENTURY · PRESTRESS · MULTI-SPAN · SUPER-LED · TRACE-ADT · HEAVY-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- PRESTRESS Prestressed concrete
- MULTI-SPAN 3 spans
- SUPER-LED Superstructure-led
- TRACE-ADT Trace ADT
- HEAVY-LOAD Heavy load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: NE GOULD FARM RD
The NE GOULD FARM RD bridge in Caldwell, Missouri carries NE GOULD FARM RD over OTTER CR. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 37.5 meters (123 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 40 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Missouri bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 8/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How NE GOULD FARM RD compares
Age against the county: built in 1994, earlier than 77 of Caldwell's 208 bridges with a recorded construction year (37%), against a county median build year of 1982. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Missouri bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (24,616 of 24,618 rated).
NE GOULD FARM RD vs every rated Missouri bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
43 Top 23% higher than 77% of 24,616 bridges
rated Missouri bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Caldwell inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 208 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 37.5 m (123 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.1 m (27 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 40 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 21346
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NE GOULD FARM RD 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 NE GOULD FARM RD against other structures in Caldwell 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 NE GOULD FARM RD?
NE GOULD FARM RD in Caldwell, Missouri has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 8/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NE GOULD FARM RD inspected?
NE GOULD FARM RD'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 40 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NE GOULD FARM RD 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 NE GOULD FARM RD?
NE GOULD FARM RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.2 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NE GOULD FARM RD?
NE GOULD FARM RD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is NE GOULD FARM RD and does age affect safety?
NE GOULD FARM RD was built in 1994, making it 32 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.
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