US Bridges

Almond RD over Trib E Fk Medicine

Fair

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 25 T 62 N R 22 W · Structure no. 21090

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Almond RD over Trib E Fk Medicine is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Almond RD over Trib E Fk Medicine in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAlmond RD
CrossesTrib E Fk Medicine
LocationS 25 T 62 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 288
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.14592, -93.32897
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Almond RD over Trib E Fk Medicine built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Almond RD over Trib E Fk Medicine 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Almond RD over Trib E Fk Medicine carry?

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

How long is Almond RD over Trib E Fk Medicine?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Almond RD over Trib E Fk Medicine?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.