SW Bluff RD over Br of Horseshoe Lk
PoorPosted for loadBuchanan County, Missouri · S 12 T 56 N R 36 W · Structure no. 18582
- Built
- 1916
- 109 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Bluff RD over Br of Horseshoe Lk is a concrete arch - deck carrying SW Bluff RD over Br of Horseshoe Lk in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1916, so it is 109 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Bluff RD over Br of Horseshoe Lk built?
It was built in 1916, making it 109 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Bluff RD over Br of Horseshoe Lk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.
How much traffic does SW Bluff RD over Br of Horseshoe Lk carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW Bluff RD over Br of Horseshoe Lk?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SW Bluff RD over Br of Horseshoe Lk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.