US Bridges

Route R over Drainage to Big Piney R

Good

Pulaski County, Missouri · Btwn TA-11 & TA-71 · Structure no. DAPTRAWOO0000B2

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Route R over Drainage to Big Piney R is a concrete tee beam carrying Route R over Drainage to Big Piney R 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesRoute R
CrossesDrainage to Big Piney R
LocationBtwn TA-11 & TA-71
Coordinates37.68323, -92.10874
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerArmy
Maintained byArmy
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Route R over Drainage to Big Piney R built?

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

What condition is Route R over Drainage to Big Piney R 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Route R over Drainage to Big Piney R carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is Route R over Drainage to Big Piney R?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Route R over Drainage to Big Piney R?

It is owned by the Army.