US Bridges

Scott Station LN over Branch of Grays CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 30 T 45 N R 12 W · Structure no. 32985

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scott Station LN over Branch of Grays CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Scott Station LN over Branch of Grays CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesScott Station LN
CrossesBranch of Grays CR
LocationS 30 T 45 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.61402, -92.27269
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic43 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scott Station LN over Branch of Grays CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scott Station LN over Branch of Grays 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 Scott Station LN over Branch of Grays CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scott Station LN over Branch of Grays CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Scott Station LN over Branch of Grays CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.