US Bridges

Rucker Ave over Love CR

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 11 T 37 N R 8 W · Structure no. 22859

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rucker Ave over Love CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rucker Ave over Love CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 363 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRucker Ave
CrossesLove CR
LocationS 11 T 37 N R 8 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.945, -91.7758
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic363 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Rucker Ave over Love CR built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rucker Ave over Love CR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rucker Ave over Love CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rucker Ave over Love CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rucker Ave over Love CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.