US Bridges

Wm Parkhurst DR over Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pettis County, Missouri · S 33 T 46 N R 21 W · Structure no. 23174

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wm Parkhurst DR over Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wm Parkhurst DR over Creek in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesWm Parkhurst DR
CrossesCreek
LocationS 33 T 46 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates38.72256, -93.24002
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating10.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$327,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wm Parkhurst DR over Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wm Parkhurst DR over Creek 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 Wm Parkhurst DR over Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Wm Parkhurst DR over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Wm Parkhurst DR over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.