US Bridges

4 Mile RD over Pleasant Valley CR

Poor

Crawford County, Missouri · S 2 T 39 N R 5 W · Structure no. 12616

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 Mile RD over Pleasant Valley CR is a concrete slab carrying 4 Mile RD over Pleasant Valley CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 4 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries4 Mile RD
CrossesPleasant Valley CR
LocationS 2 T 39 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.14047, -91.44115
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 4 Mile RD over Pleasant Valley CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is 4 Mile RD over Pleasant Valley 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 4 Mile RD over Pleasant Valley CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 4 Mile RD over Pleasant Valley CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 4 Mile RD over Pleasant Valley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.