US Bridges

Kelsay RD over Trib of Burris Fk

Good

Morgan County, Missouri · S 30 T 43 N R 16 W · Structure no. 20648

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kelsay RD over Trib of Burris Fk is a concrete slab carrying Kelsay RD over Trib of Burris Fk in Morgan County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesKelsay RD
CrossesTrib of Burris Fk
LocationS 30 T 43 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 268
Coordinates38.46169, -92.72217
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 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 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 Kelsay RD over Trib of Burris Fk built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kelsay RD over Trib of Burris Fk 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 Kelsay RD over Trib of Burris Fk carry?

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

How long is Kelsay RD over Trib of Burris Fk?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Kelsay RD over Trib of Burris Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.