US Bridges

Main ST over Darr Valley

Fair

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 1 E · Structure no. 16649

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over Darr Valley is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Main ST over Darr Valley in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 95 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesMain ST
CrossesDarr Valley
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 1 E
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates37.2401, -90.9701
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Main ST over Darr Valley built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Main ST over Darr Valley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Main ST over Darr Valley carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Main ST over Darr Valley?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over Darr Valley?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.