US Bridges

Golf Crse RD FLW26 over Big Piney River

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Missouri · S. of Flw 25 · Structure no. DAPTRAWOO0VB002

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
270 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Army

About this bridge

Golf Crse RD FLW26 over Big Piney River is a steel truss - thru carrying Golf Crse RD FLW26 over Big Piney River in Pulaski County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesGolf Crse RD FLW26
CrossesBig Piney River
LocationS. of Flw 25
CountyPulaski County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.73702, -92.08016
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18 US tons
Inventory rating13.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic150 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

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

Frequently asked questions

When was Golf Crse RD FLW26 over Big Piney River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Golf Crse RD FLW26 over Big Piney River 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Golf Crse RD FLW26 over Big Piney River carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Golf Crse RD FLW26 over Big Piney River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Golf Crse RD FLW26 over Big Piney River?

It is owned by the Army.