US Bridges

County RD 26 over Stream

Fair

Hickory County, Missouri · S 13 T 38 N R 23 W · Structure no. 12646

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 26 over Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 26 over Stream in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 26
CrossesStream
LocationS 13 T 38 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyHickory County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.04802, -93.40254
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2025)
Projected traffic24 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$196,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 26 over Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 26 over Stream 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 County RD 26 over Stream carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 26 over Stream?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 26 over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.