US Bridges

County RD #217 over Village CR

Fair

Madison County, Missouri · S 34 T 34 N R 7 E · Structure no. 12463

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD #217 over Village CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD #217 over Village CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesCounty RD #217
CrossesVillage CR
LocationS 34 T 34 N R 7 E
RouteCounty Highway 10
Coordinates37.60697, -90.25097
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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic46 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 County RD #217 over Village CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD #217 over Village CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD #217 over Village CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD #217 over Village CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD #217 over Village CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.