US Bridges

County RD 399 over Mill CR

PoorPosted for load

Andrew County, Missouri · S 27 T 59 N R 36 W · Structure no. 23266

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 399 over Mill CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 399 over Mill CR in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 399
CrossesMill CR
LocationS 27 T 59 N R 36 W
RouteCounty Highway 399
Coordinates39.8998, -94.92295
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$544,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 399 over Mill CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 399 over Mill 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 399 over Mill CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 399 over Mill CR?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 399 over Mill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.