US Bridges

Stewart RD over Flat Br CR

Poor

Boone County, Missouri · S 13 T 48 N R 15 W · Structure no. 15425

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stewart RD over Flat Br CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stewart RD over Flat Br CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 105 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,225 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesStewart RD
CrossesFlat Br CR
LocationS 13 T 48 N R 15 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.94601, -92.33503
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,225 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$275,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stewart RD over Flat Br CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Stewart RD over Flat Br 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Stewart RD over Flat Br CR carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Stewart RD over Flat Br CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Stewart RD over Flat Br CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.