Tear Drop RD over Big Piney Rvr
PoorPosted for loadPulaski County, Missouri · S 18 T 36 N R 10 W · Structure no. 18976
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 589 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tear Drop RD over Big Piney Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Tear Drop RD over Big Piney Rvr in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 102 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long and 21 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tear Drop RD over Big Piney Rvr built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Tear Drop RD over Big Piney Rvr 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Tear Drop RD over Big Piney Rvr carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Tear Drop RD over Big Piney Rvr?
The structure is 589 ft (179.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns Tear Drop RD over Big Piney Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.