US Bridges

Rt F S over Snowden CR

Good

Madison County, Missouri · S 32 T 33 N R 8 E · Structure no. 7816

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Snowden CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt F S over Snowden CR in Madison County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 393 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt F S
CrossesSnowden CR
LocationS 32 T 33 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates37.49927, -90.19835
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2024)
Projected traffic393 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F S over Snowden CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F S over Snowden 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt F S over Snowden CR carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Snowden CR?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Snowden CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.