US Bridges

Georgia ST over Town Br

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Missouri · S 24 T 54 N R 2 W · Structure no. 20300

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Georgia ST over Town Br is a concrete culvert carrying Georgia ST over Town Br in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGeorgia ST
CrossesTown Br
LocationS 24 T 54 N R 2 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.43094, -91.07302
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.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2023)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Georgia ST over Town Br built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Georgia 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 Georgia ST over Town Br carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Georgia ST over Town Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Georgia ST over Town Br?

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