US Bridges

Rt T S over Grays CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 35 T 45 N R 13 W · Structure no. 557

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,463
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Grays CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt T S over Grays CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 2,463 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,941 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesGrays CR
LocationS 35 T 45 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates38.60871, -92.32371
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,463 (2024)
Projected traffic3,941 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt T S over Grays CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt T S over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Grays CR carry?

About 2,463 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Grays CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Grays CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.