US Bridges

Nutt Hill RD over Rainy CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 20 W · Structure no. 31482

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nutt Hill RD over Rainy CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nutt Hill RD over Rainy CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 45 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 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesNutt Hill RD
CrossesRainy CR
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 1370
Coordinates38.13233, -93.06569
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating38.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic7 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nutt Hill RD over Rainy CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Nutt Hill RD over Rainy 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 Nutt Hill RD over Rainy CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Nutt Hill RD over Rainy CR?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Nutt Hill RD over Rainy CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.