US Bridges

County RD E-455 over Piper CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 17 T 33 N R 22 W · Structure no. 28326

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,369
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD E-455 over Piper CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD E-455 over Piper CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 1,369 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,985 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD E-455
CrossesPiper CR
LocationS 17 T 33 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 338
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.58886, -93.35937
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,369 (2024)
Projected traffic1,985 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$331,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD E-455 over Piper CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD E-455 over Piper 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does County RD E-455 over Piper CR carry?

About 1,369 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD E-455 over Piper CR?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County RD E-455 over Piper CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.