US Bridges

Big Buffalo Ave over Big Buffalo CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 13 T 41 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20002

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
96 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Buffalo Ave over Big Buffalo CR is a concrete slab carrying Big Buffalo Ave over Big Buffalo CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesBig Buffalo Ave
CrossesBig Buffalo CR
LocationS 13 T 41 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.33097, -93.08928
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks10%
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

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 Big Buffalo Ave over Big Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Buffalo Ave over Big Buffalo 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 Big Buffalo Ave over Big Buffalo CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Big Buffalo Ave over Big Buffalo CR?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Big Buffalo Ave over Big Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.