US Bridges

Rt B S over Williams CR

FairPosted for load

Benton County, Missouri · S 7 T 42 N R 20 W · Structure no. 9851

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Williams CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt B S over Williams CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,177 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,883 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B S
CrossesWilliams CR
LocationS 7 T 42 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.42605, -93.17489
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
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,177 (2024)
Projected traffic1,883 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$513,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over Williams CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Williams 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Williams CR carry?

About 1,177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Williams CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Williams CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.