US Bridges

Soest RD over Burgher CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 7 T 37 N R 7 W · Structure no. 22851

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soest RD over Burgher CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Soest RD over Burgher CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,335 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSoest RD
CrossesBurgher CR
LocationS 7 T 37 N R 7 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.94429, -91.74692
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2024)
Projected traffic3,335 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Soest RD over Burgher CR built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soest RD over Burgher 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Soest RD over Burgher CR carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Soest RD over Burgher CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Soest RD over Burgher CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.