US Bridges

County RD S-230 over Schultz CR

PoorPosted for load

Polk County, Missouri · S 2 T 32 N R 21 W · Structure no. 22773

Built
1944
81 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD S-230 over Schultz CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD S-230 over Schultz CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1944, so it is 81 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD S-230
CrossesSchultz CR
LocationS 2 T 32 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 373
Coordinates37.52725, -93.21551
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
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.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating9.9 US tons
Inventory rating4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD S-230 over Schultz CR built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD S-230 over Schultz 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD S-230 over Schultz CR carry?

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

How long is County RD S-230 over Schultz CR?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD S-230 over Schultz CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.