US Bridges

Bennett RD over Flat CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Pettis County, Missouri · S 29 T 44 N R 22 W · Structure no. 22096

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2022
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
90 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bennett RD over Flat CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Bennett RD over Flat CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBennett RD
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 29 T 44 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 340
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55479, -93.37652
Functional classRural 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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
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 rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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$671,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bennett RD over Flat CR built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Bennett RD 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does Bennett RD over Flat CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bennett RD over Flat CR?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Bennett RD over Flat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.