US Bridges

Mcdonald RD over S Indian CR

PoorPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 36 T 24 N R 30 W · Structure no. 25235

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcdonald RD over S Indian CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mcdonald RD over S Indian CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcdonald RD
CrossesS Indian CR
LocationS 36 T 24 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 703
Coordinates36.75149, -94.11432
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic31 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$260,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcdonald RD over S Indian CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcdonald RD over S Indian CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Mcdonald RD over S Indian CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcdonald RD over S Indian CR?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Mcdonald RD over S Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.