US Bridges

Texas Prairie RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 29 T 49 N R 28 W · Structure no. 13986

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Texas Prairie RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Texas Prairie RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesTexas Prairie RD
CrossesE Fk Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 29 T 49 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.0242, -94.02743
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
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 byCounty 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 Texas Prairie RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Texas Prairie RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar 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 Texas Prairie RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Texas Prairie RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Texas Prairie RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.