US Bridges

Major RD over Heaths CR

FairPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 30 T 48 N R 20 W · Structure no. 16765

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
118 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Major RD over Heaths CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Major RD over Heaths CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 43 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesMajor RD
CrossesHeaths CR
LocationS 30 T 48 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.91224, -93.16041
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic43 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$821,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Major RD over Heaths CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

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

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Major RD over Heaths CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Major RD over Heaths CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.