US Bridges

County RD 448 over Br of Crooked CR

Poor

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 16 T 30 N R 11 E · Structure no. 16877

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 448 over Br of Crooked CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 448 over Br of Crooked 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 448
CrossesBr of Crooked CR
LocationS 16 T 30 N R 11 E
RouteCounty Highway 135
Coordinates37.26351, -89.8705
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 448 over Br of Crooked CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 448 over Br of Crooked CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 448 over Br of Crooked CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 448 over Br of Crooked CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 448 over Br of Crooked CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.