US Bridges

Akeman Bridge RD over Perche CR

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 16 T 49 N R 13 W · Structure no. 16083

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Akeman Bridge RD over Perche CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Akeman Bridge RD over Perche CR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2043. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesAkeman Bridge RD
CrossesPerche CR
LocationS 16 T 49 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.0413, -92.39489
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic57 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Akeman Bridge RD over Perche CR built?

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

What condition is Akeman Bridge RD over Perche CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Akeman Bridge RD over Perche CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Akeman Bridge RD over Perche CR?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Akeman Bridge RD over Perche CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.