US Bridges

Market ST over Lost CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 11 T 55 N R 37 W · Structure no. 30693

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Market ST over Lost CR is a concrete slab carrying Market ST over Lost CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMarket ST
CrossesLost CR
LocationS 11 T 55 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 3805
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.58656, -95.02711
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic173 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Market ST over Lost CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Market ST over Lost CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does Market ST over Lost CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Market ST over Lost CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Market ST over Lost CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.