US Bridges

Smiths Creek RD over Smiths CR

Good

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 10 T 44 N R 16 W · Structure no. 34412

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
116 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smiths Creek RD over Smiths CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Smiths Creek RD over Smiths CR in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSmiths Creek RD
CrossesSmiths CR
LocationS 10 T 44 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 158
Coordinates38.5927, -92.66239
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.3 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic140 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Smiths Creek RD over Smiths CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smiths Creek RD over Smiths 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 December 2023.

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

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smiths Creek RD over Smiths CR?

The structure is 116 ft (35.3 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Smiths Creek RD over Smiths CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.