US Bridges

Bluff ST over Stinson CR

Good

Callaway County, Missouri · S 16 T 47 N R 9 W · Structure no. 17549

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,712
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bluff ST over Stinson CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bluff ST over Stinson CR in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,712 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,404 by 2043. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesBluff ST
CrossesStinson CR
LocationS 16 T 47 N R 9 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.84611, -91.94458
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,712 (2023)
Projected traffic10,404 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bluff ST over Stinson CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bluff ST over Stinson 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Bluff ST over Stinson CR carry?

About 6,712 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Bluff ST over Stinson CR?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Bluff ST over Stinson CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.