US Bridges

Malang RD over Trib of Short CR

Good

Jasper County, Missouri · S 12 T 27 N R 34 W · Structure no. 29658

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malang RD over Trib of Short CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Malang RD over Trib of Short CR in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMalang RD
CrossesTrib of Short CR
LocationS 12 T 27 N R 34 W
RouteCounty Highway 641
Coordinates37.07153, -94.60198
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 Trib of Short CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malang RD over Trib of Short 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Malang RD over Trib of Short CR carry?

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

How long is Malang RD over Trib of Short CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Malang RD over Trib of Short CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.