US Bridges

Bigham RD over Malden CR

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 16 T 56 N R 33 W · Structure no. 15925

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bigham RD over Malden CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bigham RD over Malden CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesBigham RD
CrossesMalden CR
LocationS 16 T 56 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 104
Coordinates39.66729, -94.60882
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 Bigham RD over Malden CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bigham RD over Malden 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Bigham RD over Malden CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bigham RD over Malden CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bigham RD over Malden CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.