US Bridges

Rt V S over Bridges CR

FairPosted for load

Knox County, Missouri · S 3 T 62 N R 10 W · Structure no. 9357

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Bridges CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt V S over Bridges CR in Knox County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 566 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesBridges CR
LocationS 3 T 62 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyKnox County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.19851, -92.00527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2024)
Projected traffic566 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt V S over Bridges CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Bridges 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt V S over Bridges CR carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Bridges CR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Bridges CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.