US Bridges

County RD 173 over Reese Fk

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 5 T 52 N R 12 W · Structure no. 30688

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 173 over Reese Fk is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying County RD 173 over Reese Fk in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 173
CrossesReese Fk
LocationS 5 T 52 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 173
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.32514, -92.29044
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 173 over Reese Fk built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 173 over Reese Fk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 173 over Reese Fk carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 173 over Reese Fk?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m).

Who owns County RD 173 over Reese Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.