US Bridges

Hobo RD over BNSF RR

Good

Crawford County, Missouri · S 11 T 36 N R 3 W · Structure no. 18324

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hobo RD over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hobo RD over BNSF RR 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesHobo RD
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 11 T 36 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 181
Coordinates37.8472, -91.22376
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hobo RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hobo RD over BNSF RR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Hobo RD over BNSF RR carry?

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

How long is Hobo RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hobo RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.