US Bridges

Fiddle Creek RD over Fiddle CR

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 27 T 44 N R 2 E · Structure no. 36075

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
86 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fiddle Creek RD over Fiddle CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Fiddle Creek RD over Fiddle CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2043. The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesFiddle Creek RD
CrossesFiddle CR
LocationS 27 T 44 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 80
Coordinates38.52821, -90.77702
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length86 ft (26.3 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic540 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fiddle Creek RD over Fiddle CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fiddle Creek 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 Creek RD over Fiddle CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Fiddle Creek RD over Fiddle CR?

The structure is 86 ft (26.3 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Fiddle Creek RD over Fiddle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.