US Bridges

County RD 234 over Calumet CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 24 T 53 N R 1 W · Structure no. 16509

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
101 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 234 over Calumet CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 234 over Calumet CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 234
CrossesCalumet CR
LocationS 24 T 53 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 123
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.35119, -90.94997
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic63 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 234 over Calumet CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 234 over Calumet 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 234 over Calumet CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 234 over Calumet CR?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 234 over Calumet CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.