US Bridges

Fred Norton RD 771 over Coon CR

Fair

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 2 T 48 N R 2 W · Structure no. 20696

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fred Norton RD 771 over Coon CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fred Norton RD 771 over Coon CR in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFred Norton RD 771
CrossesCoon CR
LocationS 2 T 48 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 271
Coordinates38.96036, -91.09569
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Fred Norton RD 771 over Coon CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fred Norton RD 771 over Coon CR 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 Fred Norton RD 771 over Coon CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fred Norton RD 771 over Coon CR?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Fred Norton RD 771 over Coon CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.