US Bridges

Coal Bank RD over Hutchison Br

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 17 T 47 N R 17 W · Structure no. 28981

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coal Bank RD over Hutchison Br is a concrete culvert carrying Coal Bank RD over Hutchison Br in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCoal Bank RD
CrossesHutchison Br
LocationS 17 T 47 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 127
Coordinates38.84083, -92.80297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Coal Bank RD over Hutchison Br built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coal Bank RD over Hutchison Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Coal Bank RD over Hutchison Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coal Bank RD over Hutchison Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Coal Bank RD over Hutchison Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.