US Bridges

Rt F S over Delaware CR

PoorPosted for load

Stoddard County, Missouri · S 24 T 26 N R 9 E · Structure no. 9140

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
488
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Delaware CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Delaware CR in Stoddard County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 488 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 683 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt F S
CrossesDelaware CR
LocationS 24 T 26 N R 9 E
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates36.88753, -90.02909
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic488 (2024)
Projected traffic683 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt F S over Delaware CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F S over Delaware CR 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt F S over Delaware CR carry?

About 488 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Delaware CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Delaware CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.