US Bridges

Georgetown RD over Pearl Rvr

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 28 T 46 N R 21 W · Structure no. 15717

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgetown RD over Pearl Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Georgetown RD over Pearl Rvr in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 105 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.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgetown RD
CrossesPearl Rvr
LocationS 28 T 46 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.73321, -93.23878
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic340 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Georgetown RD over Pearl Rvr built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Georgetown RD over Pearl Rvr 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 Georgetown RD over Pearl Rvr carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Georgetown RD over Pearl Rvr?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Georgetown RD over Pearl Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.