US Bridges

County RD 254 over Br of Auxvasse CR

FairPosted for load

Callaway County, Missouri · S 27 T 49 N R 10 W · Structure no. 12824

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 254 over Br of Auxvasse CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 254 over Br of Auxvasse CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 254
CrossesBr of Auxvasse CR
LocationS 27 T 49 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.99746, -92.03128
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 County RD 254 over Br of Auxvasse CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 254 over Br of Auxvasse 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 254 over Br of Auxvasse CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 254 over Br of Auxvasse CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 254 over Br of Auxvasse CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.