US Bridges

Ridge Road over Winsel Creek

Good

Franklin County, Missouri · S 20 T 41 N R 2 W · Structure no. 36463

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
94 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridge Road over Winsel Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ridge Road over Winsel Creek in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRidge Road
CrossesWinsel Creek
LocationS 20 T 41 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 342
Coordinates38.2704, -91.1681
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating84.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length94 ft (28.7 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic180 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ridge Road over Winsel Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ridge Road over Winsel Creek 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 Ridge Road over Winsel Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ridge Road over Winsel Creek?

The structure is 94 ft (28.7 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ridge Road over Winsel Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.