US Bridges

Hastain Ave over Deer CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Benton County, Missouri · S 19 T 40 N R 20 W · Structure no. 20188

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2020
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hastain Ave over Deer CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hastain Ave over Deer CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesHastain Ave
CrossesDeer CR
LocationS 19 T 40 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 250
Coordinates38.2244, -93.17249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2020
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hastain Ave over Deer CR built?

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

What condition is Hastain Ave over Deer CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2020.

How much traffic does Hastain Ave over Deer CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hastain Ave over Deer CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Hastain Ave over Deer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.