US Bridges

Millers Chapel RD over Painter Br.

Good

Pettis County, Missouri · S 33 T 48 N R 20 W · Structure no. 37157

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Millers Chapel RD over Painter Br. is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Millers Chapel RD over Painter Br. in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMillers Chapel RD
CrossesPainter Br.
LocationS 33 T 48 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 138
Coordinates38.89487, -93.11546
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Millers Chapel RD over Painter Br. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Millers Chapel RD over Painter Br. 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 Millers Chapel RD over Painter Br. carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Millers Chapel RD over Painter Br.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Millers Chapel RD over Painter Br.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.