US Bridges

County RD 204 over Buck CR

Fair

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 20 T 33 N R 10 E · Structure no. 13027

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 204 over Buck CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD 204 over Buck CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 204
CrossesBuck CR
LocationS 20 T 33 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 27
CountyBollinger County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.53833, -89.96667
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 204 over Buck CR built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 204 over Buck 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 204 over Buck CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 204 over Buck CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 204 over Buck CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.