US Bridges

County Road 711 over CR to Little Fox R

Poor

Scotland County, Missouri · S 34 T 67 N R 10 W · Structure no. 31086

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 711 over CR to Little Fox R is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 711 over CR to Little Fox R in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 711
CrossesCR to Little Fox R
LocationS 34 T 67 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyScotland County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.56597, -91.98842
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic13 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$249,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 711 over CR to Little Fox R built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 711 over CR to Little Fox R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 711 over CR to Little Fox R carry?

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

How long is County Road 711 over CR to Little Fox R?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 711 over CR to Little Fox R?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.