US Bridges

Billy Creek Trail over Billy CR

Good

Adair County, Missouri · S 6 T 62 N R 16 W · Structure no. 18593

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Billy Creek Trail over Billy CR is a concrete culvert carrying Billy Creek Trail over Billy CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBilly Creek Trail
CrossesBilly CR
LocationS 6 T 62 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates40.20936, -92.74395
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Billy Creek Trail over Billy CR built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Billy Creek Trail over Billy CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Billy Creek Trail over Billy CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Billy Creek Trail over Billy CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Billy Creek Trail over Billy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.