US Bridges

Bucklick School RD over Bucklick CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 19 T 44 N R 2 W · Structure no. 28247

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bucklick School RD over Bucklick CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bucklick School RD over Bucklick CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2043. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesBucklick School RD
CrossesBucklick CR
LocationS 19 T 44 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates38.54948, -91.19128
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 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
Trucks3%
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 Bucklick School RD over Bucklick CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bucklick School RD over Bucklick 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 2023.

How much traffic does Bucklick School RD over Bucklick CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Bucklick School RD over Bucklick CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bucklick School RD over Bucklick CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.