US Bridges

Ware RD over Flat CR

FairPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 29 T 44 N R 22 W · Structure no. 22118

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
81 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ware RD over Flat CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Ware RD over Flat CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 6 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 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesWare RD
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 29 T 44 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 341
CountyPettis County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.56283, -93.36313
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Ware RD over Flat CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ware RD over Flat 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 Ware RD over Flat CR carry?

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

How long is Ware RD over Flat CR?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Ware RD over Flat CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.