RT W S
Carrying RT W S over MEDIGENER CR
S 33 T 36 N R 31 W, Vernon, Missouri
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
RT W S in Vernon, Missouri sits above 69% of rated Missouri bridges on inventory load rating (40 t), while its 1921 build year is earlier than 98% of Vernon's recorded-year cohort (401 bridges).
RT W S in Vernon, Missouri is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1921, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 3. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor 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:9951
PRE-1950 · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · DECK-LED · ARTERIAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- PRE-1950 Pre-1950
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- DECK-LED Deck-led
- ARTERIAL-ADT Arterial ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-POOR Poor
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: RT W S
The RT W S bridge in Vernon, Missouri carries RT W S over MEDIGENER CR. It was built in 1921, making it 105 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 9.8 meters (32 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 6,631 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 a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order.
How RT W S compares
Age against the county: built in 1921, earlier than 393 of Vernon's 401 bridges with a recorded construction year (98%), against a county median build year of 1996. Age is not a defect on its own, but it is the population from which future Poor ratings are drawn.
Live comparison across Missouri bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (24,616 of 24,618 rated).
RT W S vs every rated Missouri bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
40 Top 31% higher than 69% 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.
Vernon inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 401 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
- 1921
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 9.8 m (32 ft)
- Deck Width
- 10.8 m (35 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 6,631 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 9951
Condition Analysis
- • At 3/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear on file for this vintage.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
- • At 4/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in poor shape, with advanced wear on file for this vintage.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
RT W S is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare RT W S against other structures in Vernon 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 W S?
RT W S in Vernon, Missouri has a deck rating of 3/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is RT W S inspected?
RT W 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 6,631 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. RT W S is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for RT W S?
RT W S has an NBI inventory load rating of 39.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining RT W S?
RT W S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is RT W S and does age affect safety?
RT W S was built in 1921, making it 105 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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