Smith Creek RD over Trib Smith Fk CR
PoorClosed to trafficMorgan County, Missouri · S 14 T 43 N R 17 W · Structure no. 20370
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2020
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Smith Creek RD over Trib Smith Fk CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Smith Creek RD over Trib Smith Fk CR 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 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: closed to all traffic.
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 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Smith Creek RD over Trib Smith Fk CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Smith Creek RD over Trib Smith Fk CR 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 November 2020.
How much traffic does Smith Creek RD over Trib Smith Fk CR carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Smith Creek RD over Trib Smith Fk CR?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Smith Creek RD over Trib Smith Fk CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.