Thompson RD over Creek
PoorPosted for loadIron County, Missouri · S 5 T 33 N R 4 E · Structure no. 12556
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thompson RD over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Thompson RD over Creek in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 960 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 Thompson RD over Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thompson RD over Creek 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 2025.
How much traffic does Thompson RD over Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Thompson RD over Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Thompson RD over Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.