US Bridges

County RD 209 over Leach CR

Good

Howard County, Missouri · S 13 T 51 N R 16 W · Structure no. 31871

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 209 over Leach CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 209 over Leach CR in Howard County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 209
CrossesLeach CR
LocationS 13 T 51 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyHoward County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.21248, -92.66724
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating78.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 209 over Leach CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 209 over Leach 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 209 over Leach CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is County RD 209 over Leach CR?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 209 over Leach CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.