US Bridges

Rt V S over Middle Fork CR

Fair

Ripley County, Missouri · S 33 T 23 N R 1 W · Structure no. 8104

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
66
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V S over Middle Fork CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V S over Middle Fork CR in Ripley County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 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 66 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V S
CrossesMiddle Fork CR
LocationS 33 T 23 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.60548, -91.07238
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic66 (2024)
Projected traffic92 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 V S over Middle Fork CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V S over Middle Fork 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 V S over Middle Fork CR carry?

About 66 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt V S over Middle Fork CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V S over Middle Fork CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.