US Bridges

NE Quarry DR over Long Creek

PoorPosted for load

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 34 T 56 N R 28 W · Structure no. 22229

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Quarry DR over Long Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying NE Quarry DR over Long Creek in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNE Quarry DR
CrossesLong Creek
LocationS 34 T 56 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 346
Coordinates39.6223, -94.02169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Quarry DR over Long Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Quarry DR over Long Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NE Quarry DR over Long Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE Quarry DR over Long Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns NE Quarry DR over Long Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.