US Bridges

Rt H S over Deer CR

Fair

Polk County, Missouri · S 4 T 32 N R 21 W · Structure no. 9766

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,085
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Deer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H S over Deer CR in Polk County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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.

It carries about 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,736 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesDeer CR
LocationS 4 T 32 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.53402, -93.25016
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 closed28 mi (45 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Deer CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over Deer 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 November 2023.

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

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

How long is Rt H S over Deer CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Deer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.