US Bridges

John Coleman RD over Huzzah CR

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Missouri · S 8 T 36 N R 2 W · Structure no. 18439

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

John Coleman RD over Huzzah CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying John Coleman RD over Huzzah CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesJohn Coleman RD
CrossesHuzzah CR
LocationS 8 T 36 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.84596, -91.17783
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating18.8 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was John Coleman RD over Huzzah CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is John Coleman RD over Huzzah CR 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 John Coleman RD over Huzzah CR carry?

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

How long is John Coleman RD over Huzzah CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns John Coleman RD over Huzzah CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.