US Bridges

Expressway Lane over Roark CR

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 25 T 23 N R 22 W · Structure no. 28341

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
84 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Expressway Lane over Roark CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Expressway Lane 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesExpressway Lane
CrossesRoark CR
LocationS 25 T 23 N R 22 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.66258, -93.26636
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadOther
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 Expressway Lane over Roark CR built?

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

What condition is Expressway Lane 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 Expressway Lane over Roark CR carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Expressway Lane over Roark CR?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Expressway Lane over Roark CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.