US Bridges

Finch RD over Trib of Goodwin Ho

Fair

Laclede County, Missouri · S 8 T 34 N R 16 W · Structure no. 33268

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Finch RD over Trib of Goodwin Ho is a concrete continuous slab carrying Finch RD over Trib of Goodwin Ho in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 700 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesFinch RD
CrossesTrib of Goodwin Ho
LocationS 8 T 34 N R 16 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.67409, -92.70878
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic700 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Finch RD over Trib of Goodwin Ho built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Finch RD over Trib of Goodwin Ho 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 Finch RD over Trib of Goodwin Ho carry?

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

How long is Finch RD over Trib of Goodwin Ho?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Finch RD over Trib of Goodwin Ho?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.