US Bridges

Artic RD over Smokey Br

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Linn County, Missouri · S 24 T 59 N R 22 W · Structure no. 33631

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Artic RD over Smokey Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Artic RD over Smokey Br in Linn County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesArtic RD
CrossesSmokey Br
LocationS 24 T 59 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 269
CountyLinn County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.91739, -93.32002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic28 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Artic RD over Smokey Br built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Artic RD over Smokey Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Artic RD over Smokey Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Artic RD over Smokey Br?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Artic RD over Smokey Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.