US Bridges

County RD 155 over Hurricane CR

Fair

Oregon County, Missouri · S 28 T 25 N R 3 W · Structure no. 19965

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 155 over Hurricane CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD 155 over Hurricane CR in Oregon County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 125 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 155
CrossesHurricane CR
LocationS 28 T 25 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 242
Coordinates36.80893, -91.28478
Functional classRural 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span2 ft (0.6 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County RD 155 over Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is County RD 155 over Hurricane 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 155 over Hurricane CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 155 over Hurricane CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 2 ft (0.6 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 155 over Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.