US Bridges

Old Rocheport RD over Sinking CR

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 4 T 48 N R 14 W · Structure no. 30603

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
21 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Rocheport RD over Sinking CR is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Old Rocheport RD over Sinking CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesOld Rocheport RD
CrossesSinking CR
LocationS 4 T 48 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 505
Coordinates38.97433, -92.49842
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 Old Rocheport RD over Sinking CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Rocheport RD over Sinking CR 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 Old Rocheport RD over Sinking CR carry?

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

How long is Old Rocheport RD over Sinking CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Old Rocheport RD over Sinking CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.