US Bridges

Rt P S over Hardesty Br

Fair

Platte County, Missouri · S 32 T 54 N R 35 W · Structure no. 7868

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Hardesty Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P S over Hardesty Br in Platte 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,153 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P S
CrossesHardesty Br
LocationS 32 T 54 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyPlatte County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.453, -94.8503
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.5 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2024)
Projected traffic2,153 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 P S over Hardesty Br built?

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

What condition is Rt P S over Hardesty Br 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 P S over Hardesty Br carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Hardesty Br?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Hardesty Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.