US Bridges

Urich RD over Town CR

Poor

Henry County, Missouri · S 3 T 41 N R 26 W · Structure no. 15275

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Urich RD over Town CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Urich RD over Town CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUrich RD
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 3 T 41 N R 26 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.37282, -93.78507
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic653 by 2043
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

OwnerCounty 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$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Urich RD over Town CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Urich RD over Town CR 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 2025.

How much traffic does Urich RD over Town CR carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Urich RD over Town CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Urich RD over Town CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.