Southfork RD over S Fork
PoorPosted for loadPettis County, Missouri · S 26 T 48 N R 23 W · Structure no. 13899
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 168
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Southfork RD over S Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Southfork RD over S Fork in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 61 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 286 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Southfork RD over S Fork built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Southfork RD over S Fork in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Southfork RD over S Fork carry?
About 168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Southfork RD over S Fork?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Southfork RD over S Fork?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.