US Bridges

County RD 906 over Ratford Br

PoorPosted for load

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 23 T 33 N R 3 W · Structure no. 12334

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 906 over Ratford Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying County RD 906 over Ratford Br in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 60 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 906
CrossesRatford Br
LocationS 23 T 33 N R 3 W
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyReynolds County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.5421, -91.2414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating21.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$311,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 906 over Ratford Br built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 906 over Ratford Br 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 906 over Ratford Br carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 906 over Ratford Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 906 over Ratford Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.