US Bridges

Palm RD over Mid Indian CR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 10 T 24 N R 30 W · Structure no. 31499

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Palm RD over Mid Indian CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Palm RD over Mid Indian CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPalm RD
CrossesMid Indian CR
LocationS 10 T 24 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 649
Coordinates36.80807, -94.15087
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 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 traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Palm RD over Mid Indian CR built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Palm RD over Mid 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 Palm RD over Mid Indian CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Palm RD over Mid Indian CR?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Palm RD over Mid Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.