US Bridges

County Road over Tebo/Thrush Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Henry County, Missouri · Truman Reservoir · Structure no. CEPNWKMO0000006

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

County Road over Tebo/Thrush Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road over Tebo/Thrush Creek in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty Road
CrossesTebo/Thrush Creek
LocationTruman Reservoir
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
Coordinates38.40524, -93.6192
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length117 ft (35.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck33 ft (10 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$48,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road over Tebo/Thrush Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road over Tebo/Thrush Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road over Tebo/Thrush Creek carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is County Road over Tebo/Thrush Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County Road over Tebo/Thrush Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil) and maintained by the County Highway Agency.