US Bridges

Palm RD over Trib Mid Indian CR

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 8 T 24 N R 29 W · Structure no. 25167

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm RD over Trib Mid Indian CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Palm RD over Trib Mid Indian CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPalm RD
CrossesTrib Mid Indian CR
LocationS 8 T 24 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 650
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.80676, -94.09313
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic78 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 Palm RD over Trib Mid Indian CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm RD over Trib Mid Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Palm RD over Trib Mid Indian CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Palm RD over Trib Mid Indian CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Palm RD over Trib Mid Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.