US Bridges

County RD 342 over Black CR

Good

Shelby County, Missouri · S 2 T 57 N R 10 W · Structure no. 36195

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 342 over Black CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 342 over Black CR in Shelby County, Missouri. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty RD 342
CrossesBlack CR
LocationS 2 T 57 N R 10 W
RouteState Highway 3210
Coordinates39.76842, -91.97639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic44 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County RD 342 over Black CR built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 342 over Black CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 342 over Black CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 342 over Black CR?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 342 over Black CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.