US Bridges

Factory Creek RD over Factory CR

PoorPosted for load

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 2 T 46 N R 14 W · Structure no. 12766

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Factory Creek RD over Factory CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Factory Creek RD over Factory CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFactory Creek RD
CrossesFactory CR
LocationS 2 T 46 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates38.77094, -92.42267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic42 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$583,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Factory Creek RD over Factory CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Factory Creek RD over Factory CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Factory Creek RD over Factory CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Factory Creek RD over Factory CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Factory Creek RD over Factory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.