US Bridges

Morrow Ave over Br of Hickory CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 29 T 26 N R 32 W · Structure no. 21316

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Morrow Ave over Br of Hickory CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Morrow Ave over Br of Hickory CR 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 413 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesMorrow Ave
CrossesBr of Hickory CR
LocationS 29 T 26 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.87651, -94.37179
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic413 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal 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 Morrow Ave over Br of Hickory CR built?

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

What condition is Morrow Ave over Br of Hickory 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Morrow Ave over Br of Hickory CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Morrow Ave over Br of Hickory CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Morrow Ave over Br of Hickory CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.