US Bridges

Rt V S over Linn Creek

PoorPosted for load

Camden County, Missouri · S 17 T 38 N R 16 W · Structure no. 9440

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
575
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Linn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt V S over Linn Creek in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 575 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt V S
CrossesLinn Creek
LocationS 17 T 38 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0V
Coordinates38.03624, -92.71197
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic575 (2024)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$574,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt V S over Linn Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Linn Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt V S over Linn Creek carry?

About 575 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Linn Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Linn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.