Thunder RD over Big CR
FairTaney County, Missouri · S 26 T 22 N R 17 W · Structure no. 18153
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Thunder RD over Big CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Thunder RD over Big CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 70 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Thunder RD over Big CR built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Thunder RD over Big CR 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does Thunder RD over Big CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Thunder RD over Big CR?
The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Thunder RD over Big CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.