US Bridges

112th ST over Smith Branch

Good

Daviess County, Missouri · S 32 T 59 N R 29 W · Structure no. 36854

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

112th ST over Smith Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 112th ST over Smith Branch in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries112th ST
CrossesSmith Branch
LocationS 32 T 59 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 262
Coordinates39.87926, -94.18373
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating80.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 112th ST over Smith Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 112th ST over Smith Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 112th ST over Smith Branch carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 112th ST over Smith Branch?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 112th ST over Smith Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.