US Bridges

Kohl City RD over Big Berger CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 34 T 45 N R 4 W · Structure no. 12592

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
121 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kohl City RD over Big Berger CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kohl City RD over Big Berger CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKohl City RD
CrossesBig Berger CR
LocationS 34 T 45 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 150
Coordinates38.59944, -91.3577
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic90 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Kohl City RD over Big Berger CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kohl City RD over Big Berger 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 2025.

How much traffic does Kohl City RD over Big Berger CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Kohl City RD over Big Berger CR?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Kohl City RD over Big Berger CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.