US Bridges

Rt B S over Adair CR

FairPosted for load

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 23 T 31 N R 2 W · Structure no. 1842

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
296
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Adair CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B S over Adair CR in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 296 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 414 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B S
CrossesAdair CR
LocationS 23 T 31 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyReynolds County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.35853, -91.12253
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic296 (2024)
Projected traffic414 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 B S over Adair CR built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Adair 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 B S over Adair CR carry?

About 296 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Adair CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Adair CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.