US Bridges

Carpenter RD over BNSF RR

PoorPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 26 T 53 N R 26 W · Structure no. 17154

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
Railroad
Railroad

About this bridge

Carpenter RD over BNSF RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carpenter RD over BNSF RR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCarpenter RD
CrossesBNSF RR
LocationS 26 T 53 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 144
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.38107, -93.7873
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic47 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerRailroad
Maintained byRailroad
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$706,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carpenter RD over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carpenter RD over BNSF RR 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carpenter RD over BNSF RR carry?

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

How long is Carpenter RD over BNSF RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Carpenter RD over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the Railroad.