County RD 415 over Prairie Fk
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Missouri · S 1 T 49 N R 15 W · Structure no. 14892
- Built
- 1910
- 115 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD 415 over Prairie Fk is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 415 over Prairie Fk in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1910 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 115 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 County RD 415 over Prairie Fk built?
It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is County RD 415 over Prairie Fk 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does County RD 415 over Prairie Fk carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD 415 over Prairie Fk?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns County RD 415 over Prairie Fk?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.