US Bridges

Possum Trot over Factory CR

FairPosted for load

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 34 T 47 N R 14 W · Structure no. 12767

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Trot over Factory CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Possum Trot over Factory CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2044. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesPossum Trot
CrossesFactory CR
LocationS 34 T 47 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyMoniteau County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.77794, -92.43833
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic21 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$544,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Possum Trot over Factory CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Trot over Factory CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Possum Trot over Factory CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Possum Trot over Factory CR?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Trot over Factory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.