US Bridges

Hisinger Lk RD over Moss CR

GoodPosted for load

Ray County, Missouri · S 24 T 52 N R 26 W · Structure no. 26303

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hisinger Lk RD over Moss CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hisinger Lk RD over Moss CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 44 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHisinger Lk RD
CrossesMoss CR
LocationS 24 T 52 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 287
Coordinates39.29602, -93.77267
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic27 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Hisinger Lk RD over Moss CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Hisinger Lk RD over Moss CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Hisinger Lk RD over Moss CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Hisinger Lk RD over Moss CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Hisinger Lk RD over Moss CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.