US Bridges

Burley Ridge RD over Meramec Rvr

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 12 T 36 N R 5 W · Structure no. 15379

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Burley Ridge RD over Meramec Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Burley Ridge RD over Meramec Rvr 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesBurley Ridge RD
CrossesMeramec Rvr
LocationS 12 T 36 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 92
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.86053, -91.43309
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 Burley Ridge RD over Meramec Rvr built?

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

What condition is Burley Ridge RD over Meramec Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Burley Ridge RD over Meramec Rvr carry?

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

How long is Burley Ridge RD over Meramec Rvr?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Burley Ridge RD over Meramec Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.