Rt A E over Richwoods CR
Washington County, Missouri · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Rt A E over Richwoods CR in Washington County, Missouri, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 5 (fair condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 338 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 91 of the 156 inventoried bridges in Washington County rated fair (58.3%); 17 (10.9%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated June 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 5 | 5 | Fair condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 41 ft |
| Location | S 32 T 40 N R 2 E |
| NBI structure number | 6230 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | June 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Missouri department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Washington County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mo 21 S over UP RR | 1993 | 7,409 | Good |
| Mo 21 S over Old Mines CR | 1933 | 7,409 | Fair |
| Mo 8 E over Breton CR | 2002 | 6,972 | Fair |
| Mo 8 E over Br Mill CR | 1968 | 6,462 | Fair |
| Mo 8 E over UP RR | 1968 | 6,462 | Poor |
| Mo 21 S over Old Mines CR | 2006 | 5,370 | Good |
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