US Bridges

W Hickory ST over Town Br

PoorPosted for load

Monroe County, Missouri · S 10 T 54 N R 10 W · Structure no. 21934

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Hickory ST over Town Br is a concrete slab carrying W Hickory ST over Town Br in Monroe County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 3 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesW Hickory ST
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 10 T 54 N R 10 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.47564, -92.00075
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2023)
Projected traffic438 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$317,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Hickory ST over Town Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Hickory ST over Town Br 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W Hickory ST over Town Br carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is W Hickory ST over Town Br?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns W Hickory ST over Town Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.