US Bridges

Truman Dam Acc RD over Truman Lake Spillway

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · Warsaw Mo · Structure no. CEPMRKMO0000005

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

Truman Dam Acc RD over Truman Lake Spillway is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Truman Dam Acc RD over Truman Lake Spillway in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2041. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesTruman Dam Acc RD
CrossesTruman Lake Spillway
LocationWarsaw Mo
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.26309, -93.40481
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$938,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Truman Dam Acc RD over Truman Lake Spillway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Truman Dam Acc RD over Truman Lake Spillway 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Truman Dam Acc RD over Truman Lake Spillway carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Truman Dam Acc RD over Truman Lake Spillway?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Truman Dam Acc RD over Truman Lake Spillway?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).