US Bridges

Golden Ave over South CR

Fair

Greene County, Missouri · S 4 T 28 N R 22 W · Structure no. 23440

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,140
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Ave over South CR is a concrete culvert carrying Golden Ave over South CR in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 5,140 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,710 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Ave
CrossesSouth CR
LocationS 4 T 28 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreene County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.16753, -93.34106
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,140 (2024)
Projected traffic7,710 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Golden Ave over South CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Golden 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 Golden Ave over South CR carry?

About 5,140 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Golden Ave over South CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Ave over South CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.