US Bridges

Rt Tt S over Falls CR

Fair

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 24 T 34 N R 11 W · Structure no. 7142

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
147
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Tt S over Falls CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Tt S over Falls CR in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 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 147 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 221 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Tt S
CrossesFalls CR
LocationS 24 T 34 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0TT
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.64609, -92.10231
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic147 (2024)
Projected traffic221 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt Tt S over Falls CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Tt S over Falls CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Tt S over Falls CR carry?

About 147 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Tt S over Falls CR?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Tt S over Falls CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.