US Bridges

Rt B S over Knobby CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 3241 T 41 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7687

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Knobby CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B S over Knobby CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 342 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B S
CrossesKnobby CR
LocationS 3241 T 41 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.27737, -93.15111
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2024)
Projected traffic342 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 B S over Knobby CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Knobby 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 B S over Knobby CR carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Knobby CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Knobby CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.