US Bridges

Rabbit Head RD over Rabbithead CR

Good

Miller County, Missouri · S 24 T 39 N R 13 W · Structure no. 19817

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rabbit Head RD over Rabbithead CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Rabbit Head RD over Rabbithead CR in Miller 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRabbit Head RD
CrossesRabbithead CR
LocationS 24 T 39 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 235
Coordinates38.1035, -92.29511
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic153 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Rabbit Head RD over Rabbithead CR built?

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

What condition is Rabbit Head RD over Rabbithead 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 2025.

How much traffic does Rabbit Head RD over Rabbithead CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rabbit Head RD over Rabbithead CR?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rabbit Head RD over Rabbithead CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.