US Bridges

515 TH Road over Hickory CR

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 29 T 61 N R 31 W · Structure no. 29839

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

515 TH Road over Hickory CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 515 TH Road over Hickory CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries515 TH Road
CrossesHickory CR
LocationS 29 T 61 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 493
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.06082, -94.41682
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 515 TH Road over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 515 TH Road over Hickory CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does 515 TH Road over Hickory CR carry?

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

How long is 515 TH Road over Hickory CR?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 515 TH Road over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.