Geyer Trail over Watkins CR
PoorClosed to trafficPutnam County, Missouri · S 11 T 65 N R 20 W · Structure no. 23504
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Geyer Trail over Watkins CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Geyer Trail over Watkins CR in Putnam County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Geyer Trail over Watkins CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Geyer Trail over Watkins 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Geyer Trail over Watkins CR carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Geyer Trail over Watkins CR?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Geyer Trail over Watkins CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.