US Bridges

SW351 over Br Deepwater CR

PoorPosted for load

Henry County, Missouri · S 1 T 43 N R 24 W · Structure no. 24227

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW351 over Br Deepwater CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW351 over Br Deepwater CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSW351
CrossesBr Deepwater CR
LocationS 1 T 43 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 466
Coordinates38.28464, -93.82391
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW351 over Br Deepwater CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW351 over Br Deepwater 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 SW351 over Br Deepwater CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW351 over Br Deepwater CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SW351 over Br Deepwater CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.