County Road 254 over Trib of Big CR
PoorPosted for loadCarroll County, Missouri · S 19 T 53 N R 21 W · Structure no. 25686
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County Road 254 over Trib of Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 254 over Trib of Big CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 90 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County Road 254 over Trib of Big CR built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is County Road 254 over Trib of Big 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 254 over Trib of Big CR carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County Road 254 over Trib of Big CR?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns County Road 254 over Trib of Big CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.