US Bridges

Packard RD over Smith CR

Good

Montgomery County, Missouri · S 16 T 48 N R 5 W · Structure no. 30736

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Packard RD over Smith CR is a concrete channel beam carrying Packard RD over Smith CR in Montgomery County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPackard RD
CrossesSmith CR
LocationS 16 T 48 N R 5 W
RouteCounty Highway 212
Coordinates38.92319, -91.47983
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Packard RD over Smith CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Packard RD over Smith 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Packard RD over Smith CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Packard RD over Smith CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Packard RD over Smith CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.