US Bridges

Grade LN over Unnamed Str

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Missouri · S 8 T 61 N R 13 W · Structure no. 21700

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grade LN over Unnamed Str is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grade LN over Unnamed Str in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 95 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesGrade LN
CrossesUnnamed Str
LocationS 8 T 61 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 320
Coordinates40.1056, -92.38328
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Grade LN over Unnamed Str built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Grade LN over Unnamed Str 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Grade LN over Unnamed Str carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Grade LN over Unnamed Str?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Grade LN over Unnamed Str?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.