US Bridges

Tower RD over Yellow CR

Poor

Sullivan County, Missouri · S 11 T 61 N R 19 W · Structure no. 22146

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower RD over Yellow CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tower RD over Yellow CR in Sullivan County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTower RD
CrossesYellow CR
LocationS 11 T 61 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 342
CountySullivan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.0935, -92.99247
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$607,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tower RD over Yellow CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower RD over Yellow 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tower RD over Yellow CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tower RD over Yellow CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Tower RD over Yellow CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.