US Bridges

Kohl City RD over Br of Berger CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 34 T 45 N R 4 W · Structure no. 12595

Built
1945
80 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kohl City RD over Br of Berger CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Kohl City RD over Br of Berger CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 80 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesKohl City RD
CrossesBr of Berger CR
LocationS 34 T 45 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 15
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.60185, -91.35447
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Kohl City RD over Br of Berger CR built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Kohl City RD over Br of Berger CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kohl City RD over Br of Berger CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Kohl City RD over Br of Berger CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.