US Bridges

Valentine Ford RD over Crider Creek

Good

Gasconade County, Missouri · S 6 T 42 N R 6 W · Structure no. 36629

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valentine Ford RD over Crider Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valentine Ford RD over Crider Creek in Gasconade County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesValentine Ford RD
CrossesCrider Creek
LocationS 6 T 42 N R 6 W
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates38.41008, -91.64264
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Valentine Ford RD over Crider Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valentine Ford RD over Crider Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Valentine Ford RD over Crider Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valentine Ford RD over Crider Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Valentine Ford RD over Crider Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.