US Bridges

457 TH ST over Willow CR

FairPosted for load

Gentry County, Missouri · S 25 T 61 N R 32 W · Structure no. 23362

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

457 TH ST over Willow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 457 TH ST over Willow CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries457 TH ST
CrossesWillow CR
LocationS 25 T 61 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 406
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.05692, -94.45822
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 457 TH ST over Willow CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 457 TH ST over Willow 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 457 TH ST over Willow CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 457 TH ST over Willow CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns 457 TH ST over Willow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.