US Bridges

Giggins Creek RD over Giggins CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 34 T 43 N R 12 W · Structure no. 16270

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Giggins Creek RD over Giggins CR is a concrete slab carrying Giggins Creek RD over Giggins CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGiggins Creek RD
CrossesGiggins CR
LocationS 34 T 43 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 115
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.43302, -92.24041
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Giggins Creek RD over Giggins CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Giggins Creek RD over Giggins 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 Giggins Creek RD over Giggins CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Giggins Creek RD over Giggins CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Giggins Creek RD over Giggins CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.