US Bridges

Cranberry LN over BNSF RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Adair County, Missouri · S 7 T 61 N R 13 W · Structure no. 21758

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2020
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
133 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cranberry LN over BNSF RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Cranberry 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCranberry LN
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 7 T 61 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 322
CountyAdair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.10942, -92.40043
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
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.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$910,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Cranberry LN over BNSF RR built?

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

What condition is Cranberry 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 2020.

How much traffic does Cranberry LN over BNSF RR carry?

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

How long is Cranberry LN over BNSF RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Cranberry LN over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.