US Bridges

Rt C S over Apple CR

FairPosted for load

Perry County, Missouri · S 4 T 33 N R 13 E · Structure no. 7903

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
208 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,265
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Apple CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Apple CR in Perry County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,265 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,771 by 2044. The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesApple CR
LocationS 4 T 33 N R 13 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyPerry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.59151, -89.60305
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length208 ft (63.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,265 (2024)
Projected traffic1,771 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C S over Apple CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C S over Apple 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Apple CR carry?

About 1,265 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Apple CR?

The structure is 208 ft (63.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Apple CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.