US Bridges

Mo 83 S over Vance CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 6 T 39 N R 22 W · Structure no. 3219

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,573
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 83 S over Vance CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 83 S over Vance CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 1,573 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,831 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.3 mi (89 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 83 S
CrossesVance CR
LocationS 6 T 39 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 83
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.16856, -93.36554
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,573 (2024)
Projected traffic2,831 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.3 mi (89 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 Mo 83 S over Vance CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 83 S over Vance 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Mo 83 S over Vance CR carry?

About 1,573 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mo 83 S over Vance CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mo 83 S over Vance CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.