Bighorn RD over Ragan Br
GoodMercer County, Missouri · S 11 T 66 N R 24 W · Structure no. 14389
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bighorn RD over Ragan Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bighorn RD over Ragan Br in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bighorn RD over Ragan Br built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bighorn RD over Ragan Br 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Bighorn RD over Ragan Br carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is Bighorn RD over Ragan Br?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Bighorn RD over Ragan Br?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.