US Bridges

County RD 295 over Guins CR

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Missouri · S 34 T 52 N R 1 W · Structure no. 28480

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 295 over Guins CR is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 295 over Guins 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 295
CrossesGuins CR
LocationS 34 T 52 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 308
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.23289, -90.89181
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2023)
Projected traffic6 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-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 byCounty 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$782,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 295 over Guins CR built?

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

What condition is County RD 295 over Guins 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 County RD 295 over Guins CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 295 over Guins CR?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 295 over Guins CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.