US Bridges

County RD 282 over S Fabius Rvr

Fair

Knox County, Missouri · S 11 T 61 N R 11 W · Structure no. 32376

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 282 over S Fabius Rvr is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying County RD 282 over S Fabius Rvr in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 282
CrossesS Fabius Rvr
LocationS 11 T 61 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 282
CountyKnox County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.09625, -92.094
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 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County RD 282 over S Fabius Rvr built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 282 over S Fabius Rvr 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 282 over S Fabius Rvr carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 282 over S Fabius Rvr?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 282 over S Fabius Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.