US Bridges

Titan LN over BNSF RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Adair County, Missouri · S 23 T 61 N R 14 W · Structure no. 21632

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2022
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
125 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Titan LN over BNSF RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Titan LN over BNSF RR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTitan LN
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 23 T 61 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 316
CountyAdair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.08165, -92.43079
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$854,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Titan LN over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Titan LN over BNSF RR 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does Titan LN over BNSF RR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Titan LN over BNSF RR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Titan LN over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.