US Bridges

Rt W S over Puncheon CR

Good

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 36 T 44 N R 6 W · Structure no. 33954

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
337
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt W S over Puncheon CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt W S over Puncheon CR in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 337 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesRt W S
CrossesPuncheon CR
LocationS 36 T 44 N R 6 W
RouteState Highway 0W
Coordinates38.52349, -91.54357
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic337 (2024)
Projected traffic438 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt W S over Puncheon CR built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt W S over Puncheon CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt W S over Puncheon CR carry?

About 337 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt W S over Puncheon CR?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt W S over Puncheon CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.