NE Grandpa RD over Little Smith Creek
FairClinton County, Missouri · S 11 T 56 N R 31 W · Structure no. 15865
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE Grandpa RD over Little Smith Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NE Grandpa RD over Little Smith Creek in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE Grandpa RD over Little Smith Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE Grandpa RD over Little Smith Creek 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NE Grandpa RD over Little Smith Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE Grandpa RD over Little Smith Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns NE Grandpa RD over Little Smith Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.