US Bridges

Rt C S over Buffalo CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 20 T 24 N R 1 E · Structure no. 3469

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
301 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
122
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Buffalo CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C S over Buffalo CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2044. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C S
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 20 T 24 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.71663, -90.97522
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length301 ft (91.7 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed65.2 mi (105 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 C S over Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C S over Buffalo 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Buffalo CR carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.