US Bridges

6th & Kentucky ST over Town CR

Poor

Pike County, Missouri · S 18 T 54 N R 1 W · Structure no. 20299

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

6th & Kentucky ST over Town CR is a concrete culvert carrying 6th & Kentucky ST over Town CR 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 4 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.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 625 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries6th & Kentucky ST
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 18 T 54 N R 1 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.45006, -91.05164
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic625 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 6th & Kentucky ST over Town CR built?

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

What condition is 6th & Kentucky ST over Town CR 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 6th & Kentucky ST over Town CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 6th & Kentucky ST over Town CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns 6th & Kentucky ST over Town CR?

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