US Bridges

440th RD over Br of Third Fork

Good

Gentry County, Missouri · S 25 T 61 N R 33 W · Structure no. 36041

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

440th RD over Br of Third Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 440th RD over Br of Third Fork in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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Carries440th RD
CrossesBr of Third Fork
LocationS 25 T 61 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 387
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.06555, -94.55919
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 closed3.7 mi (6 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 440th RD over Br of Third Fork built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 440th RD over Br of Third Fork 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 440th RD over Br of Third Fork carry?

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

How long is 440th RD over Br of Third Fork?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 440th RD over Br of Third Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.