US Bridges

Malang RD over Short CR

Fair

Jasper County, Missouri · S 2 T 27 N R 34 W · Structure no. 28772

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malang RD over Short CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Malang RD over Short CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMalang RD
CrossesShort CR
LocationS 2 T 27 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 639
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.09021, -94.60135
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic450 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Malang RD over Short CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malang RD over Short 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Malang RD over Short CR carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Malang RD over Short CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Malang RD over Short CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.