US Bridges

Rt H S over Long Br CR

Fair

Gentry County, Missouri · S 9 T 62 N R 31 W · Structure no. 9773

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2007
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
154
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Long Br CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Long Br CR in Gentry County, Missouri. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 78 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 154 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2044. The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H S
CrossesLong Br CR
LocationS 9 T 62 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyGentry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.19589, -94.40268
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length101 ft (30.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic154 (2024)
Projected traffic200 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt H S over Long Br CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.

What condition is Rt H S over Long Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Long Br CR carry?

About 154 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Long Br CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Long Br CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.