US Bridges

Violet DR over Pine CR

FairPosted for load

Laclede County, Missouri · S 26 T 33 N R 13 W · Structure no. 20104

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Violet DR over Pine CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Violet DR over Pine CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesViolet DR
CrossesPine CR
LocationS 26 T 33 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 247
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.53482, -92.33946
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$416,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Violet DR over Pine CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Violet DR over Pine 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Violet DR over Pine CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Violet DR over Pine CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Violet DR over Pine CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.