US Bridges

Main ST over Poney CR

PoorPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 33 W · Structure no. 18937

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
29
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Poney CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Main ST over Poney CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, 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 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 29 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesPoney CR
LocationS 8 T 44 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 205
Coordinates38.63559, -94.5848
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.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$965,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over Poney CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over Poney 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over Poney CR carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Poney CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Poney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.