US Bridges

Rt P S over Fourche CR

FairPosted for load

Ripley County, Missouri · S 19 T 22 N R 1 E · Structure no. 8179

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Fourche CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P S over Fourche 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 504 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P S
CrossesFourche CR
LocationS 19 T 22 N R 1 E
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyRipley County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.54531, -91.01116
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2024)
Projected traffic504 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 P S over Fourche CR built?

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

What condition is Rt P S over Fourche 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 P S over Fourche CR carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Fourche CR?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Fourche CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.