US Bridges

County Road 225 over Br Tater Hill CR

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 30 T 55 N R 23 W · Structure no. 15744

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 225 over Br Tater Hill CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 225 over Br Tater Hill CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road 225
CrossesBr Tater Hill CR
LocationS 30 T 55 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 98
Coordinates39.54513, -93.52332
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 225 over Br Tater Hill CR built?

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

What condition is County Road 225 over Br Tater Hill CR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 225 over Br Tater Hill CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 225 over Br Tater Hill CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 225 over Br Tater Hill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.