US Bridges

Rt V S over BNSF RR

Fair

Adair County, Missouri · S 12 T 61 N R 14 W · Structure no. 3044

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V S over BNSF RR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 108 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 12 T 61 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyAdair County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.09634, -92.4146
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt V S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over BNSF RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt V S over BNSF RR carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.