US Bridges

Old Balltown Ave over Cole Camp CR

Good

Benton County, Missouri · S 29 T 42 N R 21 W · Structure no. 18154

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Balltown Ave over Cole Camp CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Balltown Ave over Cole Camp CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Balltown Ave
CrossesCole Camp CR
LocationS 29 T 42 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.38776, -93.26353
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2023)
Projected traffic174 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Old Balltown Ave over Cole Camp CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Balltown Ave over Cole Camp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Old Balltown Ave over Cole Camp CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old Balltown Ave over Cole Camp CR?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old Balltown Ave over Cole Camp CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.