US Bridges

Mccubbin RD over Heaths CR

PoorPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 2 T 47 N R 22 W · Structure no. 14588

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccubbin RD over Heaths CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Mccubbin RD over Heaths CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 51 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 3 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesMccubbin RD
CrossesHeaths CR
LocationS 2 T 47 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 71
Coordinates38.87567, -93.30189
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Mccubbin RD over Heaths CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Mccubbin RD over Heaths CR 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 Mccubbin RD over Heaths CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mccubbin RD over Heaths CR?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Mccubbin RD over Heaths CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.