US Bridges

Golden Belt RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 5 T 48 N R 28 W · Structure no. 23630

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Belt RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Golden Belt RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Belt RD
CrossesE Fk Sni-A-Bar CR
LocationS 5 T 48 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 420
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.99484, -94.02532
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
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 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 Golden Belt RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is Golden Belt 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 Golden Belt RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Golden Belt RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Belt RD over E Fk Sni-A-Bar CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.