US Bridges

Rt W S over Ross CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 13 T 41 N R 21 W · Structure no. 7151

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Ross CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt W S over Ross CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 253 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt W S
CrossesRoss CR
LocationS 13 T 41 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0W
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.32764, -93.19012
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic253 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 W S over Ross CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Ross 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 Rt W S over Ross CR carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Ross CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Ross CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.