US Bridges

Profit Creek RD over Profits CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 24 T 42 N R 12 W · Structure no. 16189

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Profit Creek RD over Profits CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Profit Creek RD over Profits CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesProfit Creek RD
CrossesProfits CR
LocationS 24 T 42 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 113
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.36471, -92.19699
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 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
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2024)
Projected traffic230 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Profit Creek RD over Profits CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Profit Creek RD over Profits CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Profit Creek RD over Profits CR carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Profit Creek RD over Profits CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Profit Creek RD over Profits CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.