US Bridges

Niangua RD over Br of Niangua CR

Good

Dallas County, Missouri · S 28 T 33 N R 19 W · Structure no. 28349

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Niangua RD over Br of Niangua CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Niangua RD over Br of Niangua CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNiangua RD
CrossesBr of Niangua CR
LocationS 28 T 33 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 271
Coordinates37.54779, -93.01828
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.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Niangua RD over Br of Niangua CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Niangua RD over Br of Niangua 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Niangua RD over Br of Niangua CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Niangua RD over Br of Niangua CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Niangua RD over Br of Niangua CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.