US Bridges

552 Nd Road over Weldon Br

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 12 T 63 N R 31 W · Structure no. 29291

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

552 Nd Road over Weldon Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 552 Nd Road over Weldon Br in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries552 Nd Road
CrossesWeldon Br
LocationS 12 T 63 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 153
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.27227, -94.3461
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating100.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed1.2 mi (2 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 552 Nd Road over Weldon Br built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 552 Nd Road over Weldon Br 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 552 Nd Road over Weldon Br carry?

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

How long is 552 Nd Road over Weldon Br?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns 552 Nd Road over Weldon Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.