US Bridges

Curtis RD over E Fk of Sni-A-Bar

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 9 T 48 N R 28 W · Structure no. 32529

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Curtis RD over E Fk of Sni-A-Bar is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Curtis RD over E Fk of Sni-A-Bar in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCurtis RD
CrossesE Fk of Sni-A-Bar
LocationS 9 T 48 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 443
Coordinates38.98199, -94.00891
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2024)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Curtis RD over E Fk of Sni-A-Bar built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Curtis RD over E Fk of Sni-A-Bar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Curtis RD over E Fk of Sni-A-Bar carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Curtis RD over E Fk of Sni-A-Bar?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Curtis RD over E Fk of Sni-A-Bar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.