US Bridges

Hammer RD S over BNSF RR

Good

Newton County, Missouri · S 28 T 25 N R 32 W · Structure no. 35624

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
363
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hammer RD S over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hammer RD S over BNSF RR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 363 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesHammer RD S
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 28 T 25 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.86222, -94.42889
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic363 (2024)
Projected traffic563 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Hammer RD S over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hammer RD S over BNSF RR 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 Hammer RD S over BNSF RR carry?

About 363 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hammer RD S over BNSF RR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Hammer RD S over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.