US Bridges

Rt F S over Rock CR

PoorPosted for load

Atchison County, Missouri · S 9 T 66 N R 40 W · Structure no. 8235

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2024
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Rock CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Rock CR in Atchison County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2024, so it is 63 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 46 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt F S
CrossesRock CR
LocationS 9 T 66 N R 40 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates40.54546, -95.45005
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F S over Rock CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2024.

What condition is Rt F S over Rock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt F S over Rock CR carry?

About 46 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Rock CR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.