Algoa RD over Rising Creek
PoorCole County, Missouri · S 19 T 44 N R 10 W · Structure no. 15259
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Algoa RD over Rising Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Algoa RD over Rising Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Algoa RD over Rising Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Algoa RD over Rising Creek 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 Algoa RD over Rising Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Algoa RD over Rising Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Algoa RD over Rising Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.