US Bridges

Rt Ab S over Happy Sock CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 23 T 42 N R 1 W · Structure no. 6927

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
858
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ab S over Happy Sock CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ab S over Happy Sock CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 6 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 858 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,630 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Ab S
CrossesHappy Sock CR
LocationS 23 T 42 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0AB
Coordinates38.36279, -90.99811
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic858 (2024)
Projected traffic1,630 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Ab S over Happy Sock CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ab S over Happy Sock 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ab S over Happy Sock CR carry?

About 858 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ab S over Happy Sock CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ab S over Happy Sock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.