US Bridges

Grapevine RD over Blackbird CR

PoorPosted for load

Adair County, Missouri · S 20 T 64 N R 16 W · Structure no. 12641

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
108 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grapevine RD over Blackbird CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Grapevine RD over Blackbird CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesGrapevine RD
CrossesBlackbird CR
LocationS 20 T 64 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates40.33482, -92.72329
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$766,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grapevine RD over Blackbird CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grapevine RD over Blackbird CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Grapevine RD over Blackbird CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grapevine RD over Blackbird CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Grapevine RD over Blackbird CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.