US Bridges

Ozark RD over Br of Kimsey CR

FairPosted for load

Holt County, Missouri · S 26 T 61 N R 38 W · Structure no. 19724

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ozark RD over Br of Kimsey CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ozark RD over Br of Kimsey CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOzark RD
CrossesBr of Kimsey CR
LocationS 26 T 61 N R 38 W
RouteCounty Highway 231
CountyHolt County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.06311, -95.15919
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 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$366,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ozark RD over Br of Kimsey CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ozark RD over Br of Kimsey 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ozark RD over Br of Kimsey CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ozark RD over Br of Kimsey CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ozark RD over Br of Kimsey CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.