US Bridges

County RD S-156 over Stinking CR

FairPosted for load

Polk County, Missouri · S 4 T 34 N R 22 W · Structure no. 14281

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD S-156 over Stinking CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying County RD S-156 over Stinking CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD S-156
CrossesStinking CR
LocationS 4 T 34 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.73086, -93.34001
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD S-156 over Stinking CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD S-156 over Stinking 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County RD S-156 over Stinking CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD S-156 over Stinking CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County RD S-156 over Stinking CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.