US Bridges

S Emory Creek RD over Emory CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 4 T 23 N R 21 W · Structure no. 31295

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Emory Creek RD over Emory CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying S Emory Creek RD over Emory CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesS Emory Creek RD
CrossesEmory CR
LocationS 4 T 23 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 273
Coordinates36.72584, -93.21827
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Emory Creek RD over Emory CR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Emory Creek RD over Emory 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 S Emory Creek RD over Emory CR carry?

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

How long is S Emory Creek RD over Emory CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns S Emory Creek RD over Emory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.