US Bridges

Rt T S over Town Br

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 22 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 9486

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Town Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt T S over Town Br in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 5 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 1,698 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,547 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesRt T S
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 22 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0T
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.91307, -91.9026
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,698 (2024)
Projected traffic2,547 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$395,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt T S over Town Br built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over Town Br 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 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 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Town Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.