US Bridges

Bunker Road over Middle Creek

Good

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 13 T 37 N R 12 W · Structure no. 36467

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bunker Road over Middle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bunker Road over Middle Creek in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBunker Road
CrossesMiddle Creek
LocationS 13 T 37 N R 12 W
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates37.93222, -92.19528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating56.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bunker Road over Middle Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bunker Road over Middle Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Bunker Road over Middle Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bunker Road over Middle Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Bunker Road over Middle Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.