US Bridges

County RD 159 over Pike CR

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 20 T 27 N R 2 W · Structure no. 16069

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 159 over Pike CR is a steel culvert carrying County RD 159 over Pike CR in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 159
CrossesPike CR
LocationS 20 T 27 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 108
CountyCarter County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.98626, -91.18721
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 159 over Pike CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 159 over Pike 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 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 159 over Pike CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 159 over Pike CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 159 over Pike CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.