US Bridges

Iron Wood RD S over Is 29

Fair

Holt County, Missouri · S 26 T 62 N R 39 W · Structure no. 1604

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Iron Wood RD S over Is 29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Iron Wood RD S over Is 29 in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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.

It carries about 54 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIron Wood RD S
CrossesIs 29
LocationS 26 T 62 N R 39 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates40.15881, -95.27573
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54 (2024)
Projected traffic70 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Iron Wood RD S over Is 29 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Iron Wood RD S over Is 29 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Iron Wood RD S over Is 29 carry?

About 54 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Iron Wood RD S over Is 29?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Iron Wood RD S over Is 29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.