US Bridges

472 Nd Road over Br of W Fk Grand R

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 15 T 63 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19978

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

472 Nd Road over Br of W Fk Grand R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 472 Nd Road over Br of W Fk Grand R in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries472 Nd Road
CrossesBr of W Fk Grand R
LocationS 15 T 63 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 242
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.2646, -94.49574
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionFebruary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 472 Nd Road over Br of W Fk Grand R built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 472 Nd Road over Br of W Fk Grand R 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 472 Nd Road over Br of W Fk Grand R carry?

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

How long is 472 Nd Road over Br of W Fk Grand R?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 472 Nd Road over Br of W Fk Grand R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.