County RD 443 over Br of Starks CR
PoorPosted for loadHickory County, Missouri · S 20 T 38 N R 20 W · Structure no. 14176
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 443 over Br of Starks CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 443 over Br of Starks CR in Hickory County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2045. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD 443 over Br of Starks CR built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is County RD 443 over Br of Starks 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 County RD 443 over Br of Starks CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 443 over Br of Starks CR?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 443 over Br of Starks CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.