US Bridges

Rt T S over Town CR

Fair

Phelps County, Missouri · S 23 T 37 N R 9 W · Structure no. 9949

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,698
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Town CR is a concrete slab carrying Rt T S over Town CR in Phelps County, Missouri. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1994, 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 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 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt T S
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 23 T 37 N R 9 W
RouteState Highway 0T
CountyPhelps County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.91733, -91.90026
Functional classRural Major 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating96.2 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 closed24.9 mi (40 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$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt T S over Town CR built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is Rt T S 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 Rt T S over Town CR carry?

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

How long is Rt T S over Town CR?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Town CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.