US Bridges

Big CR RD over Skinner CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 9 T 42 N R 3 W · Structure no. 31099

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Big CR RD over Skinner CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Big CR RD over Skinner CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 78 ft (23.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBig CR RD
CrossesSkinner CR
LocationS 9 T 42 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 187
Coordinates38.39274, -91.26595
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length78 ft (23.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 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 Big CR RD over Skinner CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Big CR RD over Skinner 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 Big CR RD over Skinner CR carry?

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

How long is Big CR RD over Skinner CR?

The structure is 78 ft (23.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Big CR RD over Skinner CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.