US Bridges

County RD 98 over Starks CR

Good

Hickory County, Missouri · S 31 T 38 N R 20 W · Structure no. 14120

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 98 over Starks CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 98 over Starks CR in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 98
CrossesStarks CR
LocationS 31 T 38 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountyHickory County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.99437, -93.17081
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2025)
Projected traffic36 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 98 over Starks CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 98 over Starks CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 98 over Starks CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 98 over Starks CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 98 over Starks CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.