US Bridges

Bellwood Way over Br of N Fk S Fabiu

Fair

Adair County, Missouri · S 31 T 64 N R 13 W · Structure no. 14809

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellwood Way over Br of N Fk S Fabiu is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bellwood Way over Br of N Fk S Fabiu in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 6 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesBellwood Way
CrossesBr of N Fk S Fabiu
LocationS 31 T 64 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyAdair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.31007, -92.38647
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 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 closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bellwood Way over Br of N Fk S Fabiu built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bellwood Way over Br of N Fk S Fabiu 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 Bellwood Way over Br of N Fk S Fabiu carry?

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

How long is Bellwood Way over Br of N Fk S Fabiu?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Bellwood Way over Br of N Fk S Fabiu?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.