US Bridges

Coyote DR over Trib Five Mile CR

FairPosted for load

Newton County, Missouri · S 20 T 26 N R 33 W · Structure no. 25239

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Coyote DR over Trib Five Mile CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Coyote DR over Trib Five Mile CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 105 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 620 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCoyote DR
CrossesTrib Five Mile CR
LocationS 20 T 26 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 708
Coordinates36.96331, -94.55657
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic620 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 Coyote DR over Trib Five Mile CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Coyote DR over Trib Five Mile 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 Coyote DR over Trib Five Mile CR carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Coyote DR over Trib Five Mile CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Coyote DR over Trib Five Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.