Garner RD over Trib of Bullskin C

FairPosted for load

McDonald County, Missouri · S 4 T 23 N R 32 W · Structure no. 16440

Built: 1935; 90 years old
Condition: Fair; inspected February 2024
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 26 ft; 2 main spans
Daily traffic: 200; 2024 count
Owner: County; County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Garner RD over Trib of Bullskin C is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Garner RD over Trib of Bullskin C in McDonald County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGarner RD

CrossesTrib of Bullskin C

LocationS 4 T 23 N R 32 W

RouteCounty Highway 120

CountyMcDonald County

StateMissouri

Coordinates36.74391, -94.38545

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.

Component	Rating	Meaning
Channel and channel protection	4 Poor	Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert	5 Fair	All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.

Last inspectionFebruary 2024

Inspection intervalevery 24 months

Operating statusPosted for load restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is

Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Operating rating26.8 US tons

Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans2

Design loadH 10

Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)

Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)

Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)

Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)

Projected traffic300 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 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 Garner RD over Trib of Bullskin C built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Garner RD over Trib of Bullskin C 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Garner RD over Trib of Bullskin C carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Garner RD over Trib of Bullskin C?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Garner RD over Trib of Bullskin C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.