US Bridges

Rt V S over N Timber CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Adair County, Missouri · S 25 T 62 N R 14 W · Structure no. 8683

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
89 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
267
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over N Timber CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt V S over N Timber CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 267 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 334 by 2044. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt V S
CrossesN Timber CR
LocationS 25 T 62 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates40.14236, -92.41752
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic267 (2024)
Projected traffic334 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$920,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt V S over N Timber CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over N Timber CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V S over N Timber CR carry?

About 267 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over N Timber CR?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over N Timber CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.