US Bridges

Gretna RD over Roark CR

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 6 T 23 N R 22 W · Structure no. 13855

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
760 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gretna RD over Roark CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gretna RD over Roark CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,825 by 2043. The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesGretna RD
CrossesRoark CR
LocationS 6 T 23 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.6495, -93.26269
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length760 ft (231.6 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic6,825 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Gretna RD over Roark CR built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gretna RD over Roark 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gretna RD over Roark CR carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Gretna RD over Roark CR?

The structure is 760 ft (231.6 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Gretna RD over Roark CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.