US Bridges

Aspen RD over Motley Br

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 24 T 27 N R 30 W · Structure no. 30214

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Aspen RD over Motley Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Aspen RD over Motley Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAspen RD
CrossesMotley Br
LocationS 24 T 27 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.03585, -94.15337
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic62 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Aspen RD over Motley Br built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Aspen RD over Motley Br 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 Aspen RD over Motley Br carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Aspen RD over Motley Br?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Aspen RD over Motley Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.