US Bridges

305th RD over Trib N Blackbird C

PoorPosted for load

Putnam County, Missouri · S 36 T 67 N R 19 W · Structure no. 16795

Built
1915
110 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

305th RD over Trib N Blackbird C is a steel truss - thru carrying 305th RD over Trib N Blackbird C in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1915, so it is 110 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries305th RD
CrossesTrib N Blackbird C
LocationS 36 T 67 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 132
Coordinates40.56562, -92.98718
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 305th RD over Trib N Blackbird C built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025.

What condition is 305th RD over Trib N Blackbird C 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 305th RD over Trib N Blackbird C carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 305th RD over Trib N Blackbird C?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns 305th RD over Trib N Blackbird C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.