US Bridges

Meier RD 861 over Brushy Fk of Bobs

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 27 T 49 N R 2 E · Structure no. 20397

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meier RD 861 over Brushy Fk of Bobs is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Meier RD 861 over Brushy Fk of Bobs in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesMeier RD 861
CrossesBrushy Fk of Bobs
LocationS 27 T 49 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 258
CountyLincoln County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.97625, -90.76892
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Meier RD 861 over Brushy Fk of Bobs built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meier RD 861 over Brushy Fk of Bobs 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Meier RD 861 over Brushy Fk of Bobs carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meier RD 861 over Brushy Fk of Bobs?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Meier RD 861 over Brushy Fk of Bobs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.