US Bridges

Skylark DR over N Indian CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 13 T 24 N R 31 W · Structure no. 30248

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skylark DR over N Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Skylark DR over N Indian CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSkylark DR
CrossesN Indian CR
LocationS 13 T 24 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.79774, -94.22489
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating109.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed5 mi (8 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 Skylark DR over N Indian CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skylark DR over N Indian CR 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 Skylark DR over N Indian CR carry?

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

How long is Skylark DR over N Indian CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Skylark DR over N Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.