US Bridges

Rt P S over Big Br

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 18 T 65 N R 24 W · Structure no. 33214

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
164
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Big Br is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Rt P S over Big Br in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesRt P S
CrossesBig Br
LocationS 18 T 65 N R 24 W
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates40.43193, -93.6359
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic164 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt P S over Big Br built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P S over Big Br 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Rt P S over Big Br carry?

About 164 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Big Br?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Big Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.