South County Line over Small CR
PoorClosed to trafficClay County, Missouri · S 34 T 54 N R 33 W · Structure no. 15728
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 225
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
South County Line over Small CR is a concrete tee beam carrying South County Line over Small CR in Clay County, Missouri. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 349 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was South County Line over Small CR built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is South County Line over Small CR 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does South County Line over Small CR carry?
About 225 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is South County Line over Small CR?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns South County Line over Small CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.