540 TH Road over Stillhouse Br
PoorPosted for loadGentry County, Missouri · S 27 T 62 N R 31 W · Structure no. 23952
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1978
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
540 TH Road over Stillhouse Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 540 TH Road over Stillhouse Br in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 540 TH Road over Stillhouse Br built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.
What condition is 540 TH Road over Stillhouse Br in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does 540 TH Road over Stillhouse Br carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is 540 TH Road over Stillhouse Br?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns 540 TH Road over Stillhouse Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.