Handle Rock Ridge over Walnut Fk
GoodGentry County, Missouri · S 22 T 62 N R 32 W · Structure no. 34414
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 104 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Handle Rock Ridge over Walnut Fk is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Handle Rock Ridge over Walnut Fk in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Handle Rock Ridge over Walnut Fk built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is Handle Rock Ridge over Walnut Fk 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Handle Rock Ridge over Walnut Fk carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Handle Rock Ridge over Walnut Fk?
The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Handle Rock Ridge over Walnut Fk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.