US Bridges

Rt W S over Rock CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 20 T 43 N R 11 W · Structure no. 7173

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,838
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Rock CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt W S over Rock CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 67 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 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 1,838 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,941 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesRock CR
LocationS 20 T 43 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates38.45845, -92.17071
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,838 (2024)
Projected traffic2,941 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$835,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt W S over Rock CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt W S over Rock 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 W S over Rock CR carry?

About 1,838 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Rock CR?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.