US Bridges

County RD 174 over Fox Rvr

Poor

Clark County, Missouri · S 24 T 65 N R 7 W · Structure no. 34410

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 174 over Fox Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 174 over Fox Rvr in Clark County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger 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 4 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.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 174
CrossesFox Rvr
LocationS 24 T 65 N R 7 W
RouteCounty Highway 174
CountyClark County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.42142, -91.62461
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating108.1 US tons
Inventory rating64.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$879,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 174 over Fox Rvr built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 174 over Fox Rvr 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 174 over Fox Rvr carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 174 over Fox Rvr?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 174 over Fox Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.