US Bridges

Scenic Ave over South CR

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Missouri · S 34 T 29 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23405

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,720
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Scenic Ave over South CR is a concrete culvert carrying Scenic Ave over South CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,720 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,580 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesScenic Ave
CrossesSouth CR
LocationS 34 T 29 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.16924, -93.33152
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,720 (2024)
Projected traffic8,580 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Scenic Ave over South CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Scenic Ave over South 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Scenic Ave over South CR carry?

About 5,720 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Scenic Ave over South CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Scenic Ave over South CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.