US Bridges

Rt Y S over Barker CR

PoorPosted for load

Henry County, Missouri · S 14 T 42 N R 24 W · Structure no. 9899

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
378
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Barker CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt Y S over Barker CR in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 378 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 567 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesBarker CR
LocationS 14 T 42 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates38.43156, -93.53583
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic378 (2024)
Projected traffic567 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Y S over Barker CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Barker 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Barker CR carry?

About 378 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Barker CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Barker CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.