US Bridges

Lange RD over Br of Cole Camp CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 5 T 42 N R 21 W · Structure no. 17153

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lange RD over Br of Cole Camp CR is a concrete slab carrying Lange RD over Br of Cole Camp CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLange RD
CrossesBr of Cole Camp CR
LocationS 5 T 42 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.44522, -93.26767
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Lange RD over Br of Cole Camp CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lange RD over Br of Cole Camp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lange RD over Br of Cole Camp CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lange RD over Br of Cole Camp CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lange RD over Br of Cole Camp CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.