US Bridges

Cactus RD over Indian CR

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Morgan County, Missouri · S 17 T 41 N R 16 W · Structure no. 18155

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus RD over Indian CR is a concrete slab carrying Cactus RD over Indian CR in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCactus RD
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 17 T 41 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 175
CountyMorgan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.30817, -92.72297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$385,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cactus RD over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus RD over Indian 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Cactus RD over Indian CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cactus RD over Indian CR?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus RD over Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.