US Bridges

Rocky Ford RD over Cottonwood CR

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 7 T 50 N R 25 W · Structure no. 36677

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rocky Ford RD over Cottonwood CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rocky Ford RD over Cottonwood CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesRocky Ford RD
CrossesCottonwood CR
LocationS 7 T 50 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 184
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.14954, -93.69915
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo 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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic33 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 Rocky Ford RD over Cottonwood CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rocky Ford RD over 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 Rocky Ford RD over Cottonwood CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rocky Ford RD over Cottonwood CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rocky Ford RD over Cottonwood CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.