US Bridges

County RD 256 over Youngs CR

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Audrain County, Missouri · S 9 T 52 N R 10 W · Structure no. 32915

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 256 over Youngs CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 256 over Youngs CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 256
CrossesYoungs CR
LocationS 9 T 52 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.29636, -92.03395
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.3 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 256 over Youngs CR built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 256 over Youngs 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 256 over Youngs CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 256 over Youngs CR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 256 over Youngs CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.