Red Bridge RD over Bull CR
PoorPosted for loadChristian County, Missouri · S 8 T 25 N R 20 W · Structure no. 23796
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 255 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Red Bridge RD over Bull CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Red Bridge RD over Bull CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 125 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Red Bridge RD over Bull CR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is Red Bridge RD over Bull 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Red Bridge RD over Bull CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Red Bridge RD over Bull CR?
The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Red Bridge RD over Bull CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.