US Bridges

Gibbons RD over Br of Middle Big C

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 21 T 46 N R 31 W · Structure no. 31900

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibbons RD over Br of Middle Big C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibbons RD over Br of Middle Big C in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 80 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGibbons RD
CrossesBr of Middle Big C
LocationS 21 T 46 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 76
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.79151, -94.36486
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 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 rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gibbons RD over Br of Middle Big C built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibbons RD over Br of Middle Big C 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 Gibbons RD over Br of Middle Big C carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gibbons RD over Br of Middle Big C?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Gibbons RD over Br of Middle Big C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.