US Bridges

20th ST over Bucks Br

Poor

Harrison County, Missouri · S 10 T 63 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13307

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

20th ST over Bucks Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 20th ST over Bucks Br in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 105 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 345 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Carries20th ST
CrossesBucks Br
LocationS 10 T 63 N R 28 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates40.26779, -94.03163
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic345 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$407,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 20th ST over Bucks Br built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is 20th ST over Bucks 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 20th ST over Bucks Br carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 20th ST over Bucks Br?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns 20th ST over Bucks Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.