Buena Vista ST over Ward Br
PoorGreene County, Missouri · S 13 T 28 N R 21 W · Structure no. 34211
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Buena Vista ST over Ward Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Buena Vista ST over Ward Br in Greene County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Buena Vista ST over Ward Br built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Buena Vista ST over Ward Br 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Buena Vista ST over Ward Br carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Buena Vista ST over Ward Br?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Buena Vista ST over Ward Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.