US Bridges

Maltsbarger RD over Henry CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 14 T 44 N R 22 W · Structure no. 28942

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maltsbarger RD over Henry CR is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Maltsbarger RD over Henry CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 45 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesMaltsbarger RD
CrossesHenry CR
LocationS 14 T 44 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 349
Coordinates38.57973, -93.31954
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 Maltsbarger RD over Henry CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Maltsbarger RD over Henry 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 Maltsbarger RD over Henry CR carry?

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

How long is Maltsbarger RD over Henry CR?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Maltsbarger RD over Henry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.