US Bridges

Sturbridge RD over Br of Grays Creek

Poor

Cole County, Missouri · S 32 T 45 N R 12 W · Structure no. 28278

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sturbridge RD over Br of Grays Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sturbridge RD over Br of Grays Creek in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesSturbridge RD
CrossesBr of Grays Creek
LocationS 32 T 45 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 302
Coordinates38.59664, -92.26386
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sturbridge RD over Br of Grays Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sturbridge RD over Br of Grays 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 Sturbridge RD over Br of Grays Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sturbridge RD over Br of Grays Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sturbridge RD over Br of Grays Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.