US Bridges

Rt T S over Town Br

Good

Phelps County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 29321

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Town Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt T S over Town Br in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,547 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 17.4 mi (28 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates37.91294, -91.90224
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating83.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,698 (2024)
Projected traffic2,547 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed17.4 mi (28 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 T S over Town Br built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over Town 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Town Br carry?

About 1,698 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Town Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Town Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.