US Bridges

Rives RD over Town CR

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · S 34 T 42 N R 26 W · Structure no. 15278

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rives RD over Town CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rives RD over Town CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,755 by 2043. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRives RD
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 34 T 42 N R 26 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.3873, -93.77745
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2023)
Projected traffic2,755 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$881,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rives RD over Town CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rives RD over Town 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rives RD over Town CR carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rives RD over Town CR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rives RD over Town CR?

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