US Bridges

County RD 319 over Mid Sulphur CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 19 T 52 N R 2 W · Structure no. 18517

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 319 over Mid Sulphur CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 319 over Mid Sulphur CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 319
CrossesMid Sulphur CR
LocationS 19 T 52 N R 2 W
RouteCounty Highway 188
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.25636, -91.16
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 319 over Mid Sulphur CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 319 over Mid Sulphur 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 319 over Mid Sulphur CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 319 over Mid Sulphur CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 319 over Mid Sulphur CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.