US Bridges

Buena Vista RD over Trib of Roark CR

PoorPosted for load

Taney County, Missouri · S 13 T 23 N R 22 W · Structure no. 20725

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista RD over Trib of Roark CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Buena Vista RD over Trib of Roark CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesBuena Vista RD
CrossesTrib of Roark CR
LocationS 13 T 23 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.69031, -93.26119
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista RD over Trib of Roark CR built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista RD over Trib of Roark 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 2024.

How much traffic does Buena Vista RD over Trib of Roark CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista RD over Trib of Roark CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista RD over Trib of Roark CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.