US Bridges

Masterson RD over Harless CR

Good

Cass County, Missouri · S 29 T 44 N R 33 W · Structure no. 28666

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Masterson RD over Harless CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Masterson RD over Harless CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMasterson RD
CrossesHarless CR
LocationS 29 T 44 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates38.59157, -94.58482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic72 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Masterson RD over Harless CR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Masterson RD over Harless CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Masterson RD over Harless CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Masterson RD over Harless CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Masterson RD over Harless CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.