US Bridges

Rt Vv S over BNSF RR

PoorClosed to traffic

Macon County, Missouri · S 9 T 58 N R 17 W · Structure no. 9455

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
208 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2024 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Rt Vv S over BNSF RR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Rt Vv S over BNSF RR in Macon County, Missouri. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 64 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Vv S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 9 T 58 N R 17 W
RouteState Highway 0VV
CountyMacon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.85699, -92.80853
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2024)
Projected traffic80 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Vv S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Vv S over BNSF RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Vv S over BNSF RR carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is Rt Vv S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Vv S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.