US Bridges

Rt a S over Grand Rvr

Poor

Gentry County, Missouri · S 5 T 61 N R 30 W · Structure no. 7583

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
413 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
251
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Grand Rvr is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying Rt a S over Grand Rvr in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 251 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 326 by 2044. The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesRt a S
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 5 T 61 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates40.11283, -94.29753
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.7 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length413 ft (125.9 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic251 (2024)
Projected traffic326 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.4 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a S over Grand Rvr built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over Grand Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a S over Grand Rvr carry?

About 251 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 413 ft (125.9 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.