US Bridges

Skagway RD over Br Roubidoux Rvr

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 34 T 35 N R 12 W · Structure no. 17981

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Skagway RD over Br Roubidoux Rvr is a concrete tee beam carrying Skagway RD over Br Roubidoux Rvr in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSkagway RD
CrossesBr Roubidoux Rvr
LocationS 34 T 35 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 168
Coordinates37.71667, -92.235
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Skagway RD over Br Roubidoux Rvr built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Skagway RD over Br Roubidoux Rvr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Skagway RD over Br Roubidoux Rvr carry?

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

How long is Skagway RD over Br Roubidoux Rvr?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Skagway RD over Br Roubidoux Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.