US Bridges

Rt F S over Horse CR

Fair

Barton County, Missouri · S 10 T 32 N R 29 W · Structure no. 6976

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Horse CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Horse CR in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 67 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt F S
CrossesHorse CR
LocationS 10 T 32 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates37.53507, -94.09525
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2024)
Projected traffic465 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt F S over Horse CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Rt F S over Horse 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Rt F S over Horse CR carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Horse CR?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Horse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.