US Bridges

Speed DR over Trib of Stephens B

Good

Cooper County, Missouri · S 8 T 47 N R 17 W · Structure no. 35367

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speed DR over Trib of Stephens B is a concrete continuous slab carrying Speed DR over Trib of Stephens B in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSpeed DR
CrossesTrib of Stephens B
LocationS 8 T 47 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates38.85886, -92.80411
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Speed DR over Trib of Stephens B built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speed DR over Trib of Stephens B 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 Speed DR over Trib of Stephens B carry?

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

How long is Speed DR over Trib of Stephens B?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Speed DR over Trib of Stephens B?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.