US Bridges

W Ridge RD over Br of Big Piney Rv

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 6 T 34 N R 10 W · Structure no. 28656

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Ridge RD over Br of Big Piney Rv is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Ridge RD over Br of Big Piney Rv in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesW Ridge RD
CrossesBr of Big Piney Rv
LocationS 6 T 34 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 197
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.6924, -92.0736
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 W Ridge RD over Br of Big Piney Rv built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Ridge RD over Br of Big Piney Rv 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 W Ridge RD over Br of Big Piney Rv carry?

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

How long is W Ridge RD over Br of Big Piney Rv?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns W Ridge RD over Br of Big Piney Rv?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.