US Bridges

Blackfoot RD over Cow Br

Good

Boone County, Missouri · S 34 T 49 N R 13 W · Structure no. 31063

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blackfoot RD over Cow Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Blackfoot RD over Cow Br in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBlackfoot RD
CrossesCow Br
LocationS 34 T 49 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.99162, -92.37049
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic570 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 Blackfoot RD over Cow Br built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blackfoot RD over Cow Br 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 Blackfoot RD over Cow Br carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Blackfoot RD over Cow Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Blackfoot RD over Cow Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.