County RD 273 over Pomme De Terre Rvr
PoorPosted for loadHickory County, Missouri · S 35 T 37 N R 22 W · Structure no. 15307
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 404 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2025 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 273 over Pomme De Terre Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 273 over Pomme De Terre Rvr 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2045. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 273 over Pomme De Terre Rvr built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.
What condition is County RD 273 over Pomme De Terre Rvr 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 273 over Pomme De Terre Rvr carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is County RD 273 over Pomme De Terre Rvr?
The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 273 over Pomme De Terre Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.