US Bridges

Woods Fork RD over Woods Fork

Good

Christian County, Missouri · S 33 T 26 N R 21 W · Structure no. 37393

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Woods Fork RD over Woods Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying Woods Fork RD over Woods Fork in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWoods Fork RD
CrossesWoods Fork
LocationS 33 T 26 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 425
Coordinates36.90323, -93.23429
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2025)
Projected traffic200 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Woods Fork RD over Woods Fork built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Woods Fork RD over Woods Fork 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 Woods Fork RD over Woods Fork carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Woods Fork RD over Woods Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Woods Fork RD over Woods Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.