US Bridges

Scott Station RD over BNSF RR

Poor

Cole County, Missouri · S 30 T 45 N R 12 W · Structure no. 14014

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
59 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Station RD over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Scott Station RD over BNSF RR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2044. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesScott Station RD
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 30 T 45 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 54
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.61841, -92.27712
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic153 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Station RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Station RD over BNSF RR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Scott Station RD over BNSF RR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scott Station RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Station RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.