US Bridges

County RD 222 over Br of Troublesome

Fair

Lewis County, Missouri · S 8 T 61 N R 9 W · Structure no. 32718

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 222 over Br of Troublesome is a concrete channel beam carrying County RD 222 over Br of Troublesome in Lewis 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 222
CrossesBr of Troublesome
LocationS 8 T 61 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 142
CountyLewis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.09392, -91.92672
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic44 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 222 over Br of Troublesome built?

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

What condition is County RD 222 over Br of Troublesome 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 222 over Br of Troublesome carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 222 over Br of Troublesome?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 222 over Br of Troublesome?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.