US Bridges

FR 1576 over Mill Creek

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · 100 Ft W of Jct. CR 7550 · Structure no. 090506000003025

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FR 1576 over Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying FR 1576 over Mill Creek in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesFR 1576
CrossesMill Creek
Location100 Ft W of Jct. CR 7550
RouteFederal Lands Road 1576
Coordinates37.87194, -91.92972
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FR 1576 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is FR 1576 over Mill Creek 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does FR 1576 over Mill Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is FR 1576 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns FR 1576 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.