US Bridges

Parris RD over Big CR

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 35 T 46 N R 30 W · Structure no. 17499

Built
1910
115 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
70
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parris RD over Big CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parris RD over Big CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 115 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 112 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesParris RD
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 35 T 46 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 154
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.74725, -94.21787
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2024)
Projected traffic112 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parris RD over Big CR built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Parris RD over Big 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Parris RD over Big CR carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Parris RD over Big CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Parris RD over Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.