Smith RD over Three Mile CR
PoorClosed to trafficCrawford County, Missouri · S 16 T 40 N R 4 W · Structure no. 12476
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith RD over Three Mile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith RD over Three Mile CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith RD over Three Mile CR built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith RD over Three Mile CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Smith RD over Three Mile CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith RD over Three Mile CR?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Smith RD over Three Mile CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.