US Bridges

Rt T S over Fools CR

Fair

Ralls County, Missouri · S 6 T 55 N R 3 W · Structure no. 9761

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
178
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Fools CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt T S over Fools CR in Ralls County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 5 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 178 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 258 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesRt T S
CrossesFools CR
LocationS 6 T 55 N R 3 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates39.57839, -91.27733
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic178 (2024)
Projected traffic258 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt T S over Fools CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over Fools 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Fools CR carry?

About 178 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Fools CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Fools CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.