US Bridges

London RD over Yellow CR

Poor

Linn County, Missouri · S 7 T 58 N R 18 W · Structure no. 23616

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

London RD over Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying London RD over Yellow CR in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 121 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22 by 2044. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLondon RD
CrossesYellow CR
LocationS 7 T 58 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 419
Coordinates39.85165, -92.96382
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic22 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$655,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was London RD over Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is London RD over Yellow CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does London RD over Yellow CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is London RD over Yellow CR?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns London RD over Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.