US Bridges

Rt M S over N Br Indian CR

FairPosted for load

Pike County, Missouri · S 21 T 52 N R 4 W · Structure no. 9855

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over N Br Indian CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt M S over N Br Indian CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2044. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesN Br Indian CR
LocationS 21 T 52 N R 4 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyPike County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.26128, -91.35249
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic653 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M S over N Br Indian CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over N Br Indian 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M S over N Br Indian CR carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over N Br Indian CR?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over N Br Indian CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.