Park Access RD over Bennett Spr Br
PoorClosed to trafficDallas County, Missouri · S 36 T 35 N R 18 W · Structure no. 17422
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
About this bridge
Park Access RD over Bennett Spr Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Access RD over Bennett Spr Br in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Park Access RD over Bennett Spr Br built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is Park Access RD over Bennett Spr Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2022.
How much traffic does Park Access RD over Bennett Spr Br carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Park Access RD over Bennett Spr Br?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Park Access RD over Bennett Spr Br?
It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.