US Bridges

Rt Hh S over Guenzler CR

Fair

Franklin County, Missouri · S 13 T 42 N R 2 E · Structure no. 8208

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,478
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Hh S over Guenzler CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Hh S over Guenzler CR in Franklin County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 2,478 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,708 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Hh S
CrossesGuenzler CR
LocationS 13 T 42 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0HH
CountyFranklin County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.38217, -90.75707
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,478 (2024)
Projected traffic4,708 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Hh S over Guenzler CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Hh S over Guenzler 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 Hh S over Guenzler CR carry?

About 2,478 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Rt Hh S over Guenzler CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Hh S over Guenzler CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.