US Bridges

US 169 S over Canaday CR

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 7 T 63 N R 31 W · Structure no. 5064

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
892
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Canaday CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 169 S over Canaday CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 97 years old, older 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 892 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,204 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesCanaday CR
LocationS 7 T 63 N R 31 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.27391, -94.42663
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic892 (2024)
Projected traffic1,204 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 169 S over Canaday CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 169 S over Canaday 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 S over Canaday CR carry?

About 892 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 169 S over Canaday CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 169 S over Canaday CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.