US Bridges

Crabtree RD over Huzzah CR

Fair

Crawford County, Missouri · S 20 T 36 N R 2 W · Structure no. 18537

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crabtree RD over Huzzah CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crabtree RD over Huzzah 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCrabtree RD
CrossesHuzzah CR
LocationS 20 T 36 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.8213, -91.17975
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Crabtree RD over Huzzah CR built?

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

What condition is Crabtree 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 Crabtree RD over Huzzah CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crabtree RD over Huzzah CR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Crabtree RD over Huzzah CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.