County RD S-196 over Br Pomme De Terre
FairPosted for loadPolk County, Missouri · S 18 T 32 N R 21 W · Structure no. 28744
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 2000
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
County RD S-196 over Br Pomme De Terre is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD S-196 over Br Pomme De Terre in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was County RD S-196 over Br Pomme De Terre built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.
What condition is County RD S-196 over Br Pomme De Terre 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 S-196 over Br Pomme De Terre carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is County RD S-196 over Br Pomme De Terre?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns County RD S-196 over Br Pomme De Terre?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.