Bridgewater LN over Hays CR
PoorPosted for loadRalls County, Missouri · S 29 T 54 N R 5 W · Structure no. 19458
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bridgewater LN over Hays CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Bridgewater LN over Hays CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bridgewater LN over Hays CR built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bridgewater LN over Hays 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Bridgewater LN over Hays CR carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Bridgewater LN over Hays CR?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Bridgewater LN over Hays CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.