US Bridges

Rt U S over Strobel CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 2 T 44 N R 14 W · Structure no. 9958

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
529
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U S over Strobel CR is a concrete slab carrying Rt U S over Strobel CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 85 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 529 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 846 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U S
CrossesStrobel CR
LocationS 2 T 44 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.59614, -92.415
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic529 (2024)
Projected traffic846 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 U S over Strobel CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt U S over Strobel 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 U S over Strobel CR carry?

About 529 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt U S over Strobel CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U S over Strobel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.