US Bridges

SW Gold RD over Crooked Rvr

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 29 T 55 N R 29 W · Structure no. 23934

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Gold RD over Crooked Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying SW Gold RD over Crooked Rvr in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSW Gold RD
CrossesCrooked Rvr
LocationS 29 T 55 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 445
CountyCaldwell County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.55101, -94.17571
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Gold RD over Crooked Rvr built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Gold RD over Crooked Rvr 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Gold RD over Crooked Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Gold RD over Crooked Rvr?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns SW Gold RD over Crooked Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.