US Bridges

Lost Valley RD over Trussel CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 9 T 40 N R 22 W · Structure no. 19533

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Valley RD over Trussel CR is a concrete slab carrying Lost Valley RD over Trussel CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 105 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 290 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesLost Valley RD
CrossesTrussel CR
LocationS 9 T 40 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 224
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.26472, -93.36433
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic290 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 Lost Valley RD over Trussel CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Lost Valley RD over Trussel 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 Lost Valley RD over Trussel CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Lost Valley RD over Trussel CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Valley RD over Trussel CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.