US Bridges

Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Missouri · S 27 T 44 N R 2 E · Structure no. 14962

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFiddle CR RD
CrossesFiddle CR
LocationS 27 T 44 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates38.53263, -90.78033
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 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 Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.