US Bridges

Rt M S over Flat Creek

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 24 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 33234

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,003
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Flat Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Rt M S over Flat Creek in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2044. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationS 24 T 45 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates38.66405, -93.18282
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,003 (2024)
Projected traffic3,205 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$881,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M S over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Flat Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Flat Creek carry?

About 2,003 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Flat Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.