US Bridges

High Point Road over Meadows CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 16 T 45 N R 13 W · Structure no. 36505

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

High Point Road over Meadows CR is a concrete culvert carrying High Point Road over Meadows CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHigh Point Road
CrossesMeadows CR
LocationS 16 T 45 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 1600
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.64568, -92.35022
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic102 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 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 High Point Road over Meadows CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is High Point Road over Meadows 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 High Point Road over Meadows CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is High Point Road over Meadows CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns High Point Road over Meadows CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.