US Bridges

5th & Tennessee ST over Town Br

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Missouri · S 18 T 54 N R 1 W · Structure no. 20298

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

5th & Tennessee ST over Town Br is a concrete culvert carrying 5th & Tennessee ST over Town Br in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries5th & Tennessee ST
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 18 T 54 N R 1 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.44967, -91.05
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$225,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 5th & Tennessee ST over Town Br built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is 5th & Tennessee ST over Town Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does 5th & Tennessee ST over Town Br carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 5th & Tennessee ST over Town Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns 5th & Tennessee ST over Town Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.