US Bridges

County Road 130 over Br Cottonwood CR

FairPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 24 T 55 N R 25 W · Structure no. 12680

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
49 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 130 over Br Cottonwood CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying County Road 130 over Br Cottonwood CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 75 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 130
CrossesBr Cottonwood CR
LocationS 24 T 55 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates39.56841, -93.64637
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 130 over Br Cottonwood CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is County Road 130 over Br Cottonwood 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 130 over Br Cottonwood CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 130 over Br Cottonwood CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 130 over Br Cottonwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.