US Bridges

296 TH ST over Trib W Fk of Grand

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 6 T 63 N R 32 W · Structure no. 31688

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

296 TH ST over Trib W Fk of Grand is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 296 TH ST over Trib W Fk of Grand in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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Carries296 TH ST
CrossesTrib W Fk of Grand
LocationS 6 T 63 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.28911, -94.54819
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 296 TH ST over Trib W Fk of Grand built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 296 TH ST over Trib W Fk of Grand 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 296 TH ST over Trib W Fk of Grand carry?

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

How long is 296 TH ST over Trib W Fk of Grand?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns 296 TH ST over Trib W Fk of Grand?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.