US Bridges

Raintree DR over Highly CR

PoorPosted for load

Holt County, Missouri · S 18 T 62 N R 37 W · Structure no. 15134

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Raintree DR over Highly CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Raintree DR over Highly CR in Holt 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 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesRaintree DR
CrossesHighly CR
LocationS 18 T 62 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates40.18343, -95.10731
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Raintree DR over Highly CR built?

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

What condition is Raintree DR over Highly 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Raintree DR over Highly CR carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Raintree DR over Highly CR?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Raintree DR over Highly CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.