US Bridges

Coyote RD over Br of Puzzle CR

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 27 T 57 N R 17 W · Structure no. 23324

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coyote RD over Br of Puzzle CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Coyote RD over Br of Puzzle CR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCoyote RD
CrossesBr of Puzzle CR
LocationS 27 T 57 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 403
Coordinates39.72805, -92.78291
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating93.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Coyote RD over Br of Puzzle CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Coyote RD over Br of Puzzle CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Coyote RD over Br of Puzzle CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coyote RD over Br of Puzzle CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Coyote RD over Br of Puzzle CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.