US Bridges

Rt M S over Walnut CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 30 T 45 N R 21 W · Structure no. 9600

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,003
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Walnut CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over Walnut CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 61 years old, older 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 2,003 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,205 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesWalnut CR
LocationS 30 T 45 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates38.64073, -93.17417
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 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 Rt M S over Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Rt M S over Walnut 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Walnut CR carry?

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

How long is Rt M S over Walnut CR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.