US Bridges

562 Nd Road over Br of Grand Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Gentry County, Missouri · S 30 T 62 N R 30 W · Structure no. 28296

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

562 Nd Road over Br of Grand Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 562 Nd Road over Br of Grand Rvr in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 4 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 2 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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Carries562 Nd Road
CrossesBr of Grand Rvr
LocationS 30 T 62 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 440
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.1485, -94.33169
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2 (2024)
Projected traffic2 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$255,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 562 Nd Road over Br of Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is 562 Nd Road over Br of Grand Rvr 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 562 Nd Road over Br of Grand Rvr carry?

About 2 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 562 Nd Road over Br of Grand Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns 562 Nd Road over Br of Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.