US Bridges

Apache Way over Trib N Fk S Fabius

Fair

Adair County, Missouri · S 27 T 64 N R 14 W · Structure no. 14354

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Way over Trib N Fk S Fabius is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Apache Way over Trib N Fk S Fabius in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesApache Way
CrossesTrib N Fk S Fabius
LocationS 27 T 64 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 65
CountyAdair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.32562, -92.45094
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Apache Way over Trib N Fk S Fabius built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Apache Way over Trib N Fk S Fabius in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Apache Way over Trib N Fk S Fabius carry?

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

How long is Apache Way over Trib N Fk S Fabius?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Apache Way over Trib N Fk S Fabius?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.