US Bridges

Caney Creek RD over Caney CR

Poor

Taney County, Missouri · S 4 T 24 N R 17 W · Structure no. 14594

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Creek RD over Caney CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Caney Creek RD over Caney CR in Taney 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 60 by 2043. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCaney Creek RD
CrossesCaney CR
LocationS 4 T 24 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 71
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.79151, -92.82413
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$532,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caney Creek RD over Caney CR built?

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

What condition is Caney Creek RD over Caney 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Caney Creek RD over Caney CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Caney Creek RD over Caney CR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Creek RD over Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.