US Bridges

Rt H S over Sweetwater Br

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 14 T 24 N R 31 W · Structure no. 8584

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Sweetwater Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H S over Sweetwater Br in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 822 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H S
CrossesSweetwater Br
LocationS 14 T 24 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.80803, -94.25325
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2024)
Projected traffic822 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Sweetwater Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over Sweetwater Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Sweetwater Br carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Sweetwater Br?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Sweetwater Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.