US Bridges

327th ST over Tennessee CR

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 17 T 43 N R 31 W · Structure no. 31959

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

327th ST over Tennessee CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 327th ST over Tennessee CR 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 6 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries327th ST
CrossesTennessee CR
LocationS 17 T 43 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 545
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.5236, -94.36416
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 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
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 327th ST over Tennessee CR built?

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

What condition is 327th ST over Tennessee 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 327th ST over Tennessee CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 327th ST over Tennessee CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 327th ST over Tennessee CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.