US Bridges

Rt a S over Troublesome CR

Fair

Marion County, Missouri · S 24 T 59 N R 7 W · Structure no. 9629

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
477
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a S over Troublesome CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt a S over Troublesome CR in Marion County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 477 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 692 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesRt a S
CrossesTroublesome CR
LocationS 24 T 59 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0A
CountyMarion County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.89326, -91.62287
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic477 (2024)
Projected traffic692 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a S over Troublesome CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a S over Troublesome 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt a S over Troublesome CR carry?

About 477 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt a S over Troublesome CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a S over Troublesome CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.