US Bridges

Neale RD over Br Cottonwood CR

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 8 T 50 N R 25 W · Structure no. 36425

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
29
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Neale RD over Br Cottonwood CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Neale RD over Br Cottonwood CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 29 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNeale RD
CrossesBr Cottonwood CR
LocationS 8 T 50 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 187
Coordinates39.13842, -93.69547
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29 (2024)
Projected traffic38 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Neale RD over Br Cottonwood CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Neale RD over Br Cottonwood 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Neale RD over Br Cottonwood CR carry?

About 29 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Neale RD over Br Cottonwood CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Neale RD over Br Cottonwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.