US Bridges

Plum CR RD over Plum CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 24 T 55 N R 4 W · Structure no. 35348

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plum CR RD over Plum CR is a steel culvert carrying Plum CR RD over Plum CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesPlum CR RD
CrossesPlum CR
LocationS 24 T 55 N R 4 W
RouteCounty Highway 103
CountyRalls County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.53125, -91.41344
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic44 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Plum CR RD over Plum CR built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plum CR RD over Plum CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Plum CR RD over Plum CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plum CR RD over Plum CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Plum CR RD over Plum CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.