US Bridges

Rt B S over North Fork River

Good

Scotland County, Missouri · S 17 T 66 N R 12 W · Structure no. 36745

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over North Fork River is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt B S over North Fork River in Scotland County, Missouri. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 290 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 421 by 2044. The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesNorth Fork River
LocationS 17 T 66 N R 12 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates40.52827, -92.27219
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating104.2 US tons
Inventory rating62.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (49.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic290 (2024)
Projected traffic421 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt B S over North Fork River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over North Fork River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over North Fork River carry?

About 290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over North Fork River?

The structure is 164 ft (49.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over North Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.