US Bridges

Prairie Dell RD over UP RR

FairPosted for load

Franklin County, Missouri · S 25 T 43 N R 1 W · Structure no. 16412

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prairie Dell RD over UP RR is a wood or timber slab carrying Prairie Dell RD over UP RR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesPrairie Dell RD
CrossesUP RR
LocationS 25 T 43 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.44486, -90.96812
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic90 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$272,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Prairie Dell RD over UP RR built?

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

What condition is Prairie Dell RD over UP RR 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 Prairie Dell RD over UP RR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Prairie Dell RD over UP RR?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Prairie Dell RD over UP RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.