US Bridges

Parch Corn Road over Parch Corn CR

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 5 T 27 N R 20 W · Structure no. 36014

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parch Corn Road over Parch Corn CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parch Corn Road over Parch Corn CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesParch Corn Road
CrossesParch Corn CR
LocationS 5 T 27 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 277
Coordinates37.06224, -93.14641
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2025)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Parch Corn Road over Parch Corn CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parch Corn Road over Parch Corn 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 Parch Corn Road over Parch Corn CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parch Corn Road over Parch Corn CR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Parch Corn Road over Parch Corn CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.