US Bridges

Crawford RD over Beaverdam CR

FairPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 22 T 47 N R 23 W · Structure no. 13509

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crawford RD over Beaverdam CR is a concrete continuous channel beam carrying Crawford RD over Beaverdam CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesCrawford RD
CrossesBeaverdam CR
LocationS 22 T 47 N R 23 W
RouteCounty Highway 40
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.84964, -93.42235
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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic9 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$399,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Crawford RD over Beaverdam CR built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crawford RD over Beaverdam 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 2024.

How much traffic does Crawford RD over Beaverdam CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Crawford RD over Beaverdam CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Crawford RD over Beaverdam CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.