US Bridges

Bacon Ridge RD over Winsel CR Br - Spr

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 33 T 41 N R 2 W · Structure no. 22171

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bacon Ridge RD over Winsel CR Br - Spr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bacon Ridge RD over Winsel CR Br - Spr in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 6 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBacon Ridge RD
CrossesWinsel CR Br - Spr
LocationS 33 T 41 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 343
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.25197, -91.15737
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic405 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 Bacon Ridge RD over Winsel CR Br - Spr built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bacon Ridge RD over Winsel CR Br - Spr 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bacon Ridge RD over Winsel CR Br - Spr carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bacon Ridge RD over Winsel CR Br - Spr?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bacon Ridge RD over Winsel CR Br - Spr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.