US Bridges

Rt V S over S Fk Walnut CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 4 T 38 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8191

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over S Fk Walnut CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V S over S Fk Walnut CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 123 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesRt V S
CrossesS Fk Walnut CR
LocationS 4 T 38 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates38.11553, -94.56153
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2024)
Projected traffic166 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 V S over S Fk Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over S Fk Walnut 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V S over S Fk Walnut CR carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over S Fk Walnut CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Rt V S over S Fk Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.