US Bridges

Big Indian Crk RD over Indian CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 6 T 40 N R 1 E · Structure no. 29503

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big Indian Crk RD over Indian CR is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big Indian Crk RD over Indian CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 5 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesBig Indian Crk RD
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 6 T 40 N R 1 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.23113, -90.96085
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic180 (2023)
Projected traffic324 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Big Indian Crk RD over Indian CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big Indian Crk RD over Indian 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 Big Indian Crk RD over Indian CR carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Big Indian Crk RD over Indian CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big Indian Crk RD over Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.