Rt U S over Flat CR
PoorPettis County, Missouri · S 22 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 1806
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 478 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,186
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U S over Flat CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U S over Flat CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 62 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 4 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.
It carries about 2,186 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,498 by 2044. The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U S over Flat CR built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Rt U S over Flat 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Rt U S over Flat CR carry?
About 2,186 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Rt U S over Flat CR?
The structure is 478 ft (145.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U S over Flat CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.