SW Ruark RD over Contrary CR
GoodBuchanan County, Missouri · S 1 T 55 N R 36 W · Structure no. 20684
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Ruark RD over Contrary CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Ruark RD over Contrary CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW Ruark RD over Contrary CR built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SW Ruark RD over Contrary 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 SW Ruark RD over Contrary CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW Ruark RD over Contrary CR?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SW Ruark RD over Contrary CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.