US Bridges

Possum Trot RD over Trib to Big Buffal

Fair

Morgan County, Missouri · S 31 T 41 N R 19 W · Structure no. 16241

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Possum Trot RD over Trib to Big Buffal is a concrete slab carrying Possum Trot RD over Trib to Big Buffal in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPossum Trot RD
CrossesTrib to Big Buffal
LocationS 31 T 41 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 114
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.27878, -93.07322
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width13 ft (3.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic27 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Possum Trot RD over Trib to Big Buffal built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Possum Trot RD over Trib to Big Buffal 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 2024.

How much traffic does Possum Trot RD over Trib to Big Buffal carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Possum Trot RD over Trib to Big Buffal?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Possum Trot RD over Trib to Big Buffal?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.