US Bridges

Rollins ST over BNSF RR

FairPosted for load

Macon County, Missouri · S 10 T 57 N R 14 W · Structure no. 20454

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Rollins ST over BNSF RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rollins ST over BNSF RR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 288 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRollins ST
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 10 T 57 N R 14 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.73717, -92.47305
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic288 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rollins ST over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rollins ST over BNSF RR 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rollins ST over BNSF RR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rollins ST over BNSF RR?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rollins ST over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.