US Bridges

Rt H S over Roubidoux CR

PoorPosted for load

Pulaski County, Missouri · S 23 T 35 N R 12 W · Structure no. 8891

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
228 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Roubidoux CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H S over Roubidoux CR in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 7,296 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,944 by 2044. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesRoubidoux CR
LocationS 23 T 35 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.75148, -92.21178
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,296 (2024)
Projected traffic10,944 by 2044
Trucks5%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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$2.5 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H S over Roubidoux CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over Roubidoux 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Roubidoux CR carry?

About 7,296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Roubidoux CR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Roubidoux CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.