Balken RD over Br of Parsons CR
FairLinn County, Missouri · S 12 T 58 N R 22 W · Structure no. 20989
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2007
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Balken RD over Br of Parsons CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Balken RD over Br of Parsons CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2007, so it is 35 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 6 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Balken RD over Br of Parsons CR built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2007.
What condition is Balken RD over Br of Parsons 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does Balken RD over Br of Parsons CR carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Balken RD over Br of Parsons CR?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Balken RD over Br of Parsons CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.