US Bridges

County RD 196 over Weaver Br

Fair

Clark County, Missouri · S 5 T 65 N R 6 W · Structure no. 18718

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 196 over Weaver Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 196 over Weaver Br in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 188 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 196
CrossesWeaver Br
LocationS 5 T 65 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyClark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.45925, -91.56983
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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic188 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 196 over Weaver Br built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 196 over Weaver Br 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 196 over Weaver Br carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 196 over Weaver Br?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 196 over Weaver Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.