US Bridges

8th ST over Town CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 19 T 54 N R 1 W · Structure no. 20302

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th ST over Town CR is a concrete culvert carrying 8th ST over Town CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 313 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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Carries8th ST
CrossesTown CR
LocationS 19 T 54 N R 1 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.45047, -91.05419
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic313 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 8th ST over Town CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 8th ST over Town 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 8th ST over Town CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8th ST over Town CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns 8th ST over Town CR?

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