US Bridges

County Road 271 over Tater Hill CR

PoorPosted for load

Carroll County, Missouri · S 11 T 54 N R 23 W · Structure no. 19295

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 271 over Tater Hill CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 271 over Tater Hill CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 95 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 271
CrossesTater Hill CR
LocationS 11 T 54 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates39.50376, -93.43911
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$838,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 271 over Tater Hill CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is County Road 271 over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 271 over Tater Hill CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 271 over Tater Hill CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 271 over Tater Hill CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.