FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CO RD NE251

Carrying CO RD NE251 over DRAIN DITCH

S 5 T 46 N R 25 W, Johnson, Missouri

Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
37 t Inventory load rating Higher than 62% of rated Missouri bridges

CO RD NE251 in Johnson, Missouri sits above 62% of rated Missouri bridges on inventory load rating (37 t), while its 2012 build year is earlier than 4% of Johnson's recorded-year cohort (476 bridges).

CO RD NE251 in Johnson, Missouri is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 2012, 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:34877

POST-2000 · CONCRETE · MULTI-SPAN · SUB-LED · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR

  • POST-2000 2000+
  • CONCRETE Concrete
  • MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
  • SUB-LED Substructure-led
  • LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
  • STANDARD-LOAD Standard 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: CO RD NE251

The CO RD NE251 bridge in Johnson, Missouri carries CO RD NE251 over DRAIN DITCH. It was built in 2012, making it 14 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 70 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 8/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.

How CO RD NE251 compares

▲ 3.2
Load rating vs Missouri average (33.7 t; 24,616 of 24,618 rated)
476
Bridges in Johnson · 21 in Poor condition

Age against the county: built in 2012, earlier than 21 of Johnson's 476 bridges with a recorded construction year (4%), against a county median build year of 1992. This is one of the newer structures in its county.

CO RD NE251 36.9 t
Missouri average (24,616 of 24,618 rated) 33.7 t

Live comparison across Missouri bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (24,616 of 24,618 rated).

CO RD NE251 vs every rated Missouri bridge

Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state

37 Top 38% higher than 62% of 24,616 bridges

rated Missouri bridges, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more bridges. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count and share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026

Condition Ratings

Deck
8/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
36.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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.

Johnson inventory by recorded NBI category

Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 476 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
2012
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
20.1 m (66 ft)
Deck Width
7.0 m (23 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
70 vehicles/day
Structure Number
34877

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 8/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CO RD NE251 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 CO RD NE251 against other structures in Johnson 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 CO RD NE251?

CO RD NE251 in Johnson, Missouri has a deck rating of 8/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CO RD NE251 inspected?

CO RD NE251'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 70 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CO RD NE251 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 CO RD NE251?

CO RD NE251 has an NBI inventory load rating of 36.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CO RD NE251?

CO RD NE251 is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CO RD NE251 and does age affect safety?

CO RD NE251 was built in 2012, making it 14 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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Every figure on PlainBridges is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. Component ratings, ADT, and condition category on this page are copied from the NBI record for this structure; no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 NBI release. NBI condition categories reflect the latest reported inventory record, not a live safety, closure, or travel decision.