US Bridges

SW Murphy DR over Long CR

Good

Caldwell County, Missouri · S 4 T 55 N R 28 W · Structure no. 32904

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Murphy DR over Long CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Murphy DR over Long CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSW Murphy DR
CrossesLong CR
LocationS 4 T 55 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 349
Coordinates39.61208, -94.04372
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Murphy DR over Long CR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Murphy DR over Long CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW Murphy DR over Long CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SW Murphy DR over Long CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.