US Bridges

Golden Belt RD over Horseshoe CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 3 T 49 N R 29 W · Structure no. 24047

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Golden Belt RD over Horseshoe CR is a concrete slab carrying Golden Belt RD over Horseshoe CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1987, 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesGolden Belt RD
CrossesHorseshoe CR
LocationS 3 T 49 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 453
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.00442, -94.10644
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2024)
Projected traffic780 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 Golden Belt RD over Horseshoe CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Golden Belt RD over Horseshoe 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 Horseshoe CR carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Golden Belt RD over Horseshoe CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Golden Belt RD over Horseshoe CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.