US Bridges

Walnut Acres RD over Kautsch Br

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 35 T 41 N R 31 W · Structure no. 28308

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut Acres RD over Kautsch Br is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Walnut Acres RD over Kautsch Br in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesWalnut Acres RD
CrossesKautsch Br
LocationS 35 T 41 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.52206, -92.33083
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97.2 US tons
Inventory rating58.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic68 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Walnut Acres RD over Kautsch Br built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut Acres RD over Kautsch 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 Walnut Acres RD over Kautsch Br carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Walnut Acres RD over Kautsch Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut Acres RD over Kautsch Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.