US Bridges

Desarc TURNOFF-167 over Big CR

Fair

Iron County, Missouri · S 18 T 30 N R 4 E · Structure no. 17555

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Desarc TURNOFF-167 over Big CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Desarc TURNOFF-167 over Big CR in Iron County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesDesarc TURNOFF-167
CrossesBig CR
LocationS 18 T 30 N R 4 E
RouteCounty Highway 156
CountyIron County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.2828, -90.6391
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Desarc TURNOFF-167 over Big CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Desarc TURNOFF-167 over Big CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Desarc TURNOFF-167 over Big CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Desarc TURNOFF-167 over Big CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Desarc TURNOFF-167 over Big CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.