US Bridges

County RD 720 over Slagle CR

PoorPosted for load

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 19 T 29 N R 9 E · Structure no. 18548

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 720 over Slagle CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 720 over Slagle CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesCounty RD 720
CrossesSlagle CR
LocationS 19 T 29 N R 9 E
RouteCounty Highway 189
Coordinates37.08468, -90.09884
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width13 ft (3.9 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 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 closed0.6 mi (1 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$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 720 over Slagle CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 720 over Slagle 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 720 over Slagle CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 720 over Slagle CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 720 over Slagle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.