US Bridges

Taney RD over Trib of Sewer Br

Poor

Pettis County, Missouri · S 10 T 46 N R 21 W · Structure no. 24028

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Taney RD over Trib of Sewer Br is a concrete tee beam carrying Taney RD over Trib of Sewer Br in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesTaney RD
CrossesTrib of Sewer Br
LocationS 10 T 46 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 451
Coordinates38.78389, -93.22416
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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$782,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Taney RD over Trib of Sewer Br built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is Taney RD over Trib of Sewer Br 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 Taney RD over Trib of Sewer Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Taney RD over Trib of Sewer Br?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Taney RD over Trib of Sewer Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.