US Bridges

Thornleigh RD over Small CR

FairPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 21 T 46 N R 21 W · Structure no. 16304

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornleigh RD over Small CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornleigh RD over Small CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 100 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesThornleigh RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 21 T 46 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 116
Coordinates38.83478, -93.22714
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 Thornleigh RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Thornleigh RD over Small 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 Thornleigh RD over Small CR carry?

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

How long is Thornleigh RD over Small CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Thornleigh RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.