US Bridges

Mcintosh Circle over Tin Cup CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 22 T 27 N R 33 W · Structure no. 37060

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcintosh Circle over Tin Cup CR is a steel culvert carrying Mcintosh Circle over Tin Cup CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 825 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMcintosh Circle
CrossesTin Cup CR
LocationS 22 T 27 N R 33 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.05337, -94.52914
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2025)
Projected traffic825 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Mcintosh Circle over Tin Cup CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcintosh Circle over Tin Cup 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Mcintosh Circle over Tin Cup CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcintosh Circle over Tin Cup CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Mcintosh Circle over Tin Cup CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.