US Bridges

Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 27 T 44 N R 2 E · Structure no. 29498

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFiddle CR RD
CrossesFiddle CR
LocationS 27 T 44 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.53913, -90.78151
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle 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 January 2025.

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

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Fiddle CR RD over Fiddle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.