US Bridges

Blunt RD over Courtois CR

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Crawford County, Missouri · S 3 T 37 N R 2 W · Structure no. 35497

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blunt RD over Courtois CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Blunt RD over Courtois CR in Crawford County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesBlunt RD
CrossesCourtois CR
LocationS 3 T 37 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 162
CountyCrawford County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.95692, -91.13915
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic18 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Blunt RD over Courtois CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blunt RD over Courtois CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does Blunt RD over Courtois CR carry?

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

How long is Blunt RD over Courtois CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Blunt RD over Courtois CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.