US Bridges

Vaughn Ford RD over Russellville Br

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 9 T 43 N R 13 W · Structure no. 16622

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
44
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vaughn Ford RD over Russellville Br is a concrete culvert carrying Vaughn Ford RD over Russellville Br in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesVaughn Ford RD
CrossesRussellville Br
LocationS 9 T 43 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 127
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48981, -92.36539
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Vaughn Ford RD over Russellville Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vaughn Ford RD over Russellville 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Vaughn Ford RD over Russellville Br carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Vaughn Ford RD over Russellville Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Vaughn Ford RD over Russellville Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.