US Bridges

Love ST over Town Br

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 26 T 51 N R 9 W · Structure no. 20888

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Love ST over Town Br is a concrete culvert carrying Love ST over Town Br in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesLove ST
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 26 T 51 N R 9 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.17381, -91.886
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2023)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Love ST over Town Br built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Love ST over Town Br 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Love ST over Town Br carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Love ST over Town Br?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Love ST over Town Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.