US Bridges

Rt T S over Caldwell CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 29 T 23 N R 4 E · Structure no. 7722

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T S over Caldwell CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt T S over Caldwell CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 638 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt T S
CrossesCaldwell CR
LocationS 29 T 23 N R 4 E
RouteState Highway 0T
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.62143, -90.66352
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2024)
Projected traffic638 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 T S over Caldwell CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T S over Caldwell 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt T S over Caldwell CR carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt T S over Caldwell CR?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T S over Caldwell CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.