US Bridges

Hi Lonesome RD over Bauer CR

Good

Benton County, Missouri · S 20 T 43 N R 21 W · Structure no. 34926

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hi Lonesome RD over Bauer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hi Lonesome RD over Bauer CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 73 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHi Lonesome RD
CrossesBauer CR
LocationS 20 T 43 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 67
Coordinates38.48397, -93.27011
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.3 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 traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic73 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Hi Lonesome RD over Bauer CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hi Lonesome RD over Bauer CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Hi Lonesome RD over Bauer CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hi Lonesome RD over Bauer CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Hi Lonesome RD over Bauer CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.