US Bridges

Pecan DR over Buffalo CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 16 T 24 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25170

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pecan DR over Buffalo CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Pecan DR over Buffalo CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesPecan DR
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 16 T 24 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 653
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.80956, -94.49054
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 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 Pecan DR over Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Pecan DR over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Pecan DR over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.