US Bridges

Granite Ave over Hickory CR

PoorPosted for load

Daviess County, Missouri · S 25 T 61 N R 28 W · Structure no. 22806

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Granite Ave over Hickory CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Granite Ave over Hickory CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGranite Ave
CrossesHickory CR
LocationS 25 T 61 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 375
Coordinates40.04652, -94.00376
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating6 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Granite Ave over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Granite Ave over Hickory CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Granite Ave over Hickory CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Granite Ave over Hickory CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Granite Ave over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.