US Bridges

Skylark DR over Steins CR

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Laclede County, Missouri · S 36 T 33 N R 15 W · Structure no. 35825

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skylark DR over Steins CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Skylark DR over Steins CR in Laclede County, Missouri. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSkylark DR
CrossesSteins CR
LocationS 36 T 33 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 281
CountyLaclede County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.53333, -92.53639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Skylark DR over Steins CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skylark DR over Steins CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does Skylark DR over Steins CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Skylark DR over Steins CR?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Skylark DR over Steins CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.