US Bridges

S. Duquesne over KCS RR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 20 T 27 N R 32 W · Structure no. 13021

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,053
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Duquesne over KCS RR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S. Duquesne over KCS RR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,737 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesS. Duquesne
CrossesKCS RR
LocationS 20 T 27 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 27
Coordinates37.04839, -94.46036
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck24 ft (7.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,053 (2024)
Projected traffic1,737 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Duquesne over KCS RR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Duquesne over KCS RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S. Duquesne over KCS RR carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. Duquesne over KCS RR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S. Duquesne over KCS RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.