US Bridges

Picnic Road 213 over Smiths CR

Fair

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 5 W · Structure no. 21379

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Picnic Road 213 over Smiths CR is a concrete slab carrying Picnic Road 213 over Smiths CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPicnic Road 213
CrossesSmiths CR
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 5 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMontgomery County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.91289, -91.46108
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic313 by 2043
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 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 Picnic Road 213 over Smiths CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Picnic Road 213 over Smiths 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Picnic Road 213 over Smiths CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Picnic Road 213 over Smiths CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Picnic Road 213 over Smiths CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.