US Bridges

Krull RD over Trib of Puncheon C

FairPosted for load

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 29 T 44 N R 5 W · Structure no. 13558

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Krull RD over Trib of Puncheon C is a concrete continuous slab carrying Krull RD over Trib of Puncheon C in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesKrull RD
CrossesTrib of Puncheon C
LocationS 29 T 44 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 41
CountyGasconade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.53967, -91.50803
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Krull RD over Trib of Puncheon C built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Krull RD over Trib of Puncheon C 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Krull RD over Trib of Puncheon C carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Krull RD over Trib of Puncheon C?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Krull RD over Trib of Puncheon C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.