US Bridges

Rosebay DR over Buffalo CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 28 T 24 N R 33 W · Structure no. 24799

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosebay DR over Buffalo CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rosebay DR over Buffalo CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRosebay DR
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 28 T 24 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 554
Coordinates36.78345, -94.5014
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rosebay DR over Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosebay DR over Buffalo 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 Rosebay DR over Buffalo CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rosebay DR over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rosebay DR over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.