US Bridges

Walnut ST E over Town CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 34164

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
212
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walnut ST E over Town CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Walnut ST E over Town CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 212 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 318 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesWalnut ST E
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.91706, -91.90061
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic212 (2024)
Projected traffic318 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Walnut ST E over Town CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walnut ST E over Town 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Walnut ST E over Town CR carry?

About 212 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Walnut ST E over Town CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Walnut ST E over Town CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.