US Bridges

Schondelmaier RD over Buffalo CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 28 T 48 N R 22 W · Structure no. 14177

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Schondelmaier RD over Buffalo CR is a steel culvert carrying Schondelmaier RD over Buffalo CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSchondelmaier RD
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 28 T 48 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 59
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.91919, -93.33878
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Schondelmaier RD over Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Schondelmaier RD over Buffalo 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 Schondelmaier RD over Buffalo CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Schondelmaier RD over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Schondelmaier RD over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.