US Bridges

Hamlet ST over Br of Martin CR

Good

Mercer County, Missouri · S 16 T 64 N R 25 W · Structure no. 18821

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamlet ST over Br of Martin CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamlet ST over Br of Martin CR 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesHamlet ST
CrossesBr of Martin CR
LocationS 16 T 64 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 200
Coordinates40.33667, -93.70922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Hamlet ST over Br of Martin CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamlet ST over Br of Martin 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Hamlet ST over Br of Martin CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Hamlet ST over Br of Martin CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hamlet ST over Br of Martin CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.