US Bridges

SW Longhorn DR over Long CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 9 T 55 N R 28 W · Structure no. 23337

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Longhorn DR over Long CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SW Longhorn DR over Long CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Longhorn DR
CrossesLong CR
LocationS 9 T 55 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 404
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.59054, -94.04385
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 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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SW Longhorn DR over Long CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Longhorn DR over Long 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SW Longhorn DR over Long CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Longhorn DR over Long CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SW Longhorn DR over Long CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.