Prairie RD over Schlotz Br
PoorPosted for loadHolt County, Missouri · S 10 T 59 N R 38 W · Structure no. 21865
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Prairie RD over Schlotz Br is a steel truss - thru carrying Prairie RD over Schlotz Br in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Prairie RD over Schlotz Br built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Prairie RD over Schlotz Br 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Prairie RD over Schlotz Br carry?
About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Prairie RD over Schlotz Br?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Prairie RD over Schlotz Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.