US Bridges

Larose RD over Finley CR

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 11 T 27 N R 19 W · Structure no. 31421

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Larose RD over Finley CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Larose RD over Finley CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2045. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLarose RD
CrossesFinley CR
LocationS 11 T 27 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.04514, -92.99233
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length107 ft (32.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2025)
Projected traffic50 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Larose RD over Finley CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Larose RD over Finley 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Larose RD over Finley CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Larose RD over Finley CR?

The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Larose RD over Finley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.