US Bridges

Rt Y S over Prairie CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 34 T 52 N R 4 W · Structure no. 7925

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Prairie CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y S over Prairie CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 899 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesPrairie CR
LocationS 34 T 52 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates39.24279, -91.33054
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2024)
Projected traffic899 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Y S over Prairie CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Prairie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Prairie CR carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Prairie CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Prairie CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.