US Bridges

New Buffalo RD over Branch of Goodman

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 10 T 34 N R 16 W · Structure no. 29523

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

New Buffalo RD over Branch of Goodman is a concrete continuous culvert carrying New Buffalo RD over Branch of Goodman in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 725 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNew Buffalo RD
CrossesBranch of Goodman
LocationS 10 T 34 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 243
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.67699, -92.68037
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic725 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 New Buffalo RD over Branch of Goodman built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is New Buffalo RD over Branch of Goodman 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 New Buffalo RD over Branch of Goodman carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is New Buffalo RD over Branch of Goodman?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns New Buffalo RD over Branch of Goodman?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.