US Bridges

Rodier RD over Br of Massey CR

FairPosted for load

Cass County, Missouri · S 6 T 44 N R 32 W · Structure no. 21236

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rodier RD over Br of Massey CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rodier RD over Br of Massey CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 192 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRodier RD
CrossesBr of Massey CR
LocationS 6 T 44 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 297
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.66179, -94.49443
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic192 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rodier RD over Br of Massey CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rodier RD over Br of Massey 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rodier RD over Br of Massey CR carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rodier RD over Br of Massey CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Rodier RD over Br of Massey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.