US Bridges

540 TH Road over Hickory CR

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 14 T 61 N R 31 W · Structure no. 32161

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

540 TH Road over Hickory CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 540 TH Road over Hickory CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries540 TH Road
CrossesHickory CR
LocationS 14 T 61 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 483
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.09107, -94.36989
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 540 TH Road over Hickory CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is 540 TH Road over Hickory CR 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 540 TH Road over Hickory CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 540 TH Road over Hickory CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns 540 TH Road over Hickory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.