US Bridges

Glenda ST over Mitchel CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 25 T 36 N R 12 W · Structure no. 31058

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2018
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Glenda ST over Mitchel CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Glenda ST over Mitchel CR in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesGlenda ST
CrossesMitchel CR
LocationS 25 T 36 N R 12 W
RouteCity Street 4485
Coordinates37.82127, -92.21018
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.8 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic7 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Glenda ST over Mitchel CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Glenda ST over Mitchel 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 January 2018.

How much traffic does Glenda ST over Mitchel CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Glenda ST over Mitchel CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Glenda ST over Mitchel CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.