SW Hereford DR over Br of Long CR
PoorCaldwell County, Missouri · S 29 T 55 N R 28 W · Structure no. 23841
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW Hereford DR over Br of Long CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Hereford DR over Br of Long CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 4 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.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Hereford DR over Br of Long CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SW Hereford DR over Br of Long CR 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SW Hereford DR over Br of Long CR carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SW Hereford DR over Br of Long CR?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SW Hereford DR over Br of Long CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.