US Bridges

County RD 118 over S Fk of S Fabius R

Fair

Knox County, Missouri · S 9 T 62 N R 12 W · Structure no. 16384

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 118 over S Fk of S Fabius R is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 118 over S Fk of S Fabius R in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 118
CrossesS Fk of S Fabius R
LocationS 9 T 62 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 118
CountyKnox County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.18647, -92.25086
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 County RD 118 over S Fk of S Fabius R built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 118 over S Fk of S Fabius R 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 118 over S Fk of S Fabius R carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 118 over S Fk of S Fabius R?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 118 over S Fk of S Fabius R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.