US Bridges

SW Peak RD over Br of Log CR

Fair

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 10 T 55 N R 29 W · Structure no. 24085

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Peak RD over Br of Log CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Peak RD over Br of Log CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 years old, older 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSW Peak RD
CrossesBr of Log CR
LocationS 10 T 55 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 456
Coordinates39.58714, -94.1375
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Peak RD over Br of Log CR built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Peak RD over Br of Log 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SW Peak RD over Br of Log CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Peak RD over Br of Log CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns SW Peak RD over Br of Log CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.