US Bridges

SE 40th RD over Pettis CR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 17 T 31 N R 30 W · Structure no. 23542

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 40th RD over Pettis CR is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying SE 40th RD over Pettis CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 5 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 126 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 40th RD
CrossesPettis CR
LocationS 17 T 31 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 413
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.44067, -94.24661
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic126 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 SE 40th RD over Pettis CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 40th RD over Pettis 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SE 40th RD over Pettis CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE 40th RD over Pettis CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SE 40th RD over Pettis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.