US Bridges

County RD 657 over Trib of Hickory CR

Good

Audrain County, Missouri · S 19 T 51 N R 5 W · Structure no. 32026

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 657 over Trib of Hickory CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 657 over Trib of Hickory CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 657
CrossesTrib of Hickory CR
LocationS 19 T 51 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 573
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.18869, -91.51753
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 657 over Trib of Hickory CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 657 over Trib of Hickory CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 657 over Trib of Hickory CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 657 over Trib of Hickory CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 657 over Trib of Hickory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.