US Bridges

County RD 345 over Sulphur CR

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Howard County, Missouri · S 32 T 49 N R 16 W · Structure no. 16450

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 345 over Sulphur CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 345 over Sulphur CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 345
CrossesSulphur CR
LocationS 32 T 49 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 121
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00754, -92.75297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 345 over Sulphur CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 345 over Sulphur CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 345 over Sulphur CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is County RD 345 over Sulphur CR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 345 over Sulphur CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.