US Bridges

Rt Ff S over Pigeon CR

Good

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 20 T 56 N R 34 W · Structure no. 6520

Built
1956
69 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,795
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ff S over Pigeon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Ff S over Pigeon CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 69 years old, older 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 1,795 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,334 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRt Ff S
CrossesPigeon CR
LocationS 20 T 56 N R 34 W
RouteState Highway 0FF
Coordinates39.65242, -94.74642
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,795 (2024)
Projected traffic2,334 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$881,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ff S over Pigeon CR built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt Ff S over Pigeon 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ff S over Pigeon CR carry?

About 1,795 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ff S over Pigeon CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ff S over Pigeon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.