US Bridges

Mather RD over Henry CR

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 23 T 44 N R 22 W · Structure no. 22273

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mather RD over Henry CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mather RD over Henry CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMather RD
CrossesHenry CR
LocationS 23 T 44 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 348
Coordinates38.56514, -93.32031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mather RD over Henry CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mather RD over Henry CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Mather RD over Henry CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mather RD over Henry CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Mather RD over Henry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.