Rt U S over Truman Reservoir
PoorHenry County, Missouri · S 18 T 40 N R 24 W · Structure no. 23735
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 882 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 630
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Truman Reservoir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Truman Reservoir in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 3 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2044. The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Rt U S over Truman Reservoir built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U S over Truman Reservoir 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Rt U S over Truman Reservoir carry?
About 630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Truman Reservoir?
The structure is 882 ft (268.8 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Truman Reservoir?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.