US Bridges

Rt H S over Schultz CR

Poor

Polk County, Missouri · S 8 T 32 N R 21 W · Structure no. 9705

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Schultz CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt H S over Schultz CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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.

It carries about 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,736 by 2044. The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H S
CrossesSchultz CR
LocationS 8 T 32 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyPolk County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.52047, -93.25356
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length122 ft (37.3 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2024)
Projected traffic1,736 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Schultz CR built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Schultz CR carry?

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Schultz CR?

The structure is 122 ft (37.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Schultz CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.