US Bridges

290th ST over Thompson CR

PoorPosted for load

Daviess County, Missouri · S 5 T 59 N R 26 W · Structure no. 23811

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th ST over Thompson CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290th ST over Thompson CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 4 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries290th ST
CrossesThompson CR
LocationS 5 T 59 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 434
Coordinates39.95182, -93.85509
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 290th ST over Thompson CR built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is 290th ST over Thompson 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 290th ST over Thompson CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 290th ST over Thompson CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns 290th ST over Thompson CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.