US Bridges

County RD 256 over Br of Goodwater CR

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 7 T 52 N R 10 W · Structure no. 31186

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 256 over Br of Goodwater CR is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 256 over Br of Goodwater CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 256
CrossesBr of Goodwater CR
LocationS 7 T 52 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.29714, -92.08058
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 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 256 over Br of Goodwater CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 256 over Br of Goodwater CR 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 256 over Br of Goodwater CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 256 over Br of Goodwater CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 256 over Br of Goodwater CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.