US Bridges

270 TH ST over Peddler CR

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 21 T 64 N R 31 W · Structure no. 15140

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
61 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

270 TH ST over Peddler CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 270 TH ST over Peddler CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries270 TH ST
CrossesPeddler CR
LocationS 21 T 64 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 86
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.32909, -94.3935
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$321,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 270 TH ST over Peddler CR built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is 270 TH ST over Peddler 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 270 TH ST over Peddler CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 270 TH ST over Peddler CR?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 270 TH ST over Peddler CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.