US Bridges

Mayweed Trail over S Blackbird CR

Good

Putnam County, Missouri · S 26 T 65 N R 18 W · Structure no. 22002

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mayweed Trail over S Blackbird CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Mayweed Trail over S Blackbird CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesMayweed Trail
CrossesS Blackbird CR
LocationS 26 T 65 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 334
Coordinates40.40812, -92.87808
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.3 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mayweed Trail over S Blackbird CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mayweed Trail over S Blackbird CR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Mayweed Trail over S Blackbird CR carry?

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

How long is Mayweed Trail over S Blackbird CR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mayweed Trail over S Blackbird CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.