US Bridges

Carroll Cave RD over Traw Br

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Camden County, Missouri · S 13 T 37 N R 15 W · Structure no. 35621

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carroll Cave RD over Traw Br is a concrete slab carrying Carroll Cave RD over Traw Br in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesCarroll Cave RD
CrossesTraw Br
LocationS 13 T 37 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 223
CountyCamden County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.93719, -92.51939
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic98 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Carroll Cave RD over Traw Br built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carroll Cave RD over Traw Br 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Carroll Cave RD over Traw Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Carroll Cave RD over Traw Br?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carroll Cave RD over Traw Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.