US Bridges

Rt Vv S over Rohlfing CR

Poor

Franklin County, Missouri · S 36 T 45 N R 4 W · Structure no. 7279

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Vv S over Rohlfing CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Vv S over Rohlfing CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 336 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Vv S
CrossesRohlfing CR
LocationS 36 T 45 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0VV
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.60894, -91.32533
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2024)
Projected traffic336 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Vv S over Rohlfing CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Vv S over Rohlfing CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Vv S over Rohlfing CR carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Vv S over Rohlfing CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Vv S over Rohlfing CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.