US Bridges

County RD #425 over Captains CR

Fair

Madison County, Missouri · S 24 T 32 N R 5 E · Structure no. 14184

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD #425 over Captains CR is a concrete culvert carrying County RD #425 over Captains CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD #425
CrossesCaptains CR
LocationS 24 T 32 N R 5 E
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyMadison County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43419, -90.45263
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.2 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD #425 over Captains CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD #425 over Captains 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 #425 over Captains CR carry?

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

How long is County RD #425 over Captains CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns County RD #425 over Captains CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.