US Bridges

County RD 290 over Br Weaubleau CR

FairPosted for load

Hickory County, Missouri · S 19 T 36 N R 23 W · Structure no. 16342

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 290 over Br Weaubleau CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 290 over Br Weaubleau CR 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. 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 36 ft (11 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 290
CrossesBr Weaubleau CR
LocationS 19 T 36 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 117
CountyHickory County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.86246, -93.49929
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2025)
Projected traffic18 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 290 over Br Weaubleau CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 290 over Br Weaubleau CR 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 290 over Br Weaubleau CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 290 over Br Weaubleau CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 290 over Br Weaubleau CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.