US Bridges

Pinnacles RD over Silver Fork CR

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 12 T 50 N R 12 W · Structure no. 17799

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
98 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinnacles RD over Silver Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinnacles RD over Silver Fork CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPinnacles RD
CrossesSilver Fork CR
LocationS 12 T 50 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 163
Coordinates39.13554, -92.32386
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks2%
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 Pinnacles RD over Silver Fork CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinnacles RD over Silver Fork 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 Pinnacles RD over Silver Fork CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Pinnacles RD over Silver Fork CR?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Pinnacles RD over Silver Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.