US Bridges

County RD 238 over Whitewater Rvr

Good

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 17 T 33 N R 10 E · Structure no. 33505

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Concrete Continuous
Length
181 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 238 over Whitewater Rvr is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying County RD 238 over Whitewater Rvr in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 238
CrossesWhitewater Rvr
LocationS 17 T 33 N R 10 E
RouteCounty Highway 238
CountyBollinger County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.54849, -89.95235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length181 ft (55.2 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 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 closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 238 over Whitewater Rvr built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 238 over Whitewater Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 238 over Whitewater Rvr carry?

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

How long is County RD 238 over Whitewater Rvr?

The structure is 181 ft (55.2 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 238 over Whitewater Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.