US Bridges

Kennedy ST over Long Br

Good

Macon County, Missouri · S 7 T 58 N R 14 W · Structure no. 36062

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
88 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kennedy ST over Long Br is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Kennedy ST over Long Br in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesKennedy ST
CrossesLong Br
LocationS 7 T 58 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 261
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.85389, -92.4979
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.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 Kennedy ST over Long Br built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kennedy ST over Long 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 2023.

How much traffic does Kennedy ST over Long Br carry?

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

How long is Kennedy ST over Long Br?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Kennedy ST over Long Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.