US Bridges

Richland School RD over Trib. to Prairie C

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 33 T 50 N R 14 W · Structure no. 14557

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richland School RD over Trib. to Prairie C is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Richland School RD over Trib. to Prairie C in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRichland School RD
CrossesTrib. to Prairie C
LocationS 33 T 50 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.07956, -92.50142
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic48 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Richland School RD over Trib. to Prairie C built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Richland School RD over Trib. to Prairie C 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Richland School RD over Trib. to Prairie C carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Richland School RD over Trib. to Prairie C?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Richland School RD over Trib. to Prairie C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.