US Bridges

County RD 342 over Black Rvr

GoodPosted for load

Reynolds County, Missouri · S 22 T 32 N R 2 E · Structure no. 31595

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
606 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 342 over Black Rvr is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 342 over Black Rvr in Reynolds County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 342
CrossesBlack Rvr
LocationS 22 T 32 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 83
Coordinates37.4367, -90.8228
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length606 ft (184.7 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 342 over Black Rvr built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 342 over Black Rvr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 342 over Black Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 342 over Black Rvr?

The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 342 over Black Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.