US Bridges

Mcvey RD over Small CR

PoorPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 14 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 19561

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
400
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcvey RD over Small CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcvey RD over Small CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1986, 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 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMcvey RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 14 T 45 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 225
Coordinates38.67441, -93.20174
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating11.9 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2024)
Projected traffic600 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$338,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcvey RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

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

About 400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mcvey RD over Small CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mcvey RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.