US Bridges

Indian Creek RD over Indian CR

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Missouri · S 22 T 39 N R 20 W · Structure no. 21764

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek RD over Indian CR is a concrete slab carrying Indian Creek RD over Indian 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 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIndian Creek RD
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 22 T 39 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 323
Coordinates38.10678, -93.10642
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic29 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Creek RD over Indian CR built?

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

What condition is Indian Creek RD over Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Creek RD over Indian CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek RD over Indian CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek RD over Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.