US Bridges

A-3 over Hurricane CR

Poor

Ripley County, Missouri · S 21 T 22 N R 2 E · Structure no. 17399

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
69 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

A-3 over Hurricane CR is a concrete slab carrying A-3 over Hurricane CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1950, 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 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesA-3
CrossesHurricane CR
LocationS 21 T 22 N R 2 E
RouteCounty Highway 151
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.5386, -90.8538
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$527,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was A-3 over Hurricane CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is A-3 over Hurricane CR 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does A-3 over Hurricane CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is A-3 over Hurricane CR?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns A-3 over Hurricane CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.