US Bridges

Rt Y S over Bills CR

Good

Ripley County, Missouri · S 15 T 23 N R 2 E · Structure no. 7129

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
962
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Y S over Bills CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Y S over Bills CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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.

It carries about 962 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,347 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Y S
CrossesBills CR
LocationS 15 T 23 N R 2 E
RouteState Highway 0Y
Coordinates36.64372, -90.83611
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic962 (2024)
Projected traffic1,347 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

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 Y S over Bills CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Y S over Bills CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Y S over Bills CR carry?

About 962 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Y S over Bills CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Y S over Bills CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.