US Bridges

US 69 S over Barnsvile Br

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 11 T 54 N R 30 W · Structure no. 5321

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,095
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 69 S over Barnsvile Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 69 S over Barnsvile Br in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4,095 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,324 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 69 S
CrossesBarnsvile Br
LocationS 11 T 54 N R 30 W
RouteU.S. Route 69
CountyClinton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.502, -94.23661
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,095 (2024)
Projected traffic5,324 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 69 S over Barnsvile Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 69 S over Barnsvile 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 69 S over Barnsvile Br carry?

About 4,095 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 69 S over Barnsvile Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 69 S over Barnsvile Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.