US Bridges

Rt T S over Truman Reservoir

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 24 T 41 N R 23 W · Structure no. 3072

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
535 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
625
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Truman Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T S over Truman Reservoir in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 51 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 625 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2044. The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesTruman Reservoir
LocationS 24 T 41 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates38.3217, -93.41608
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length535 ft (163.1 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic625 (2024)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt T S over Truman Reservoir built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Rt T S over Truman Reservoir 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Truman Reservoir carry?

About 625 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Truman Reservoir?

The structure is 535 ft (163.1 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Truman Reservoir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.