US Bridges

Frank Rea Blvd over Melton CR

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 6 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 31297

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frank Rea Blvd over Melton CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Frank Rea Blvd over Melton CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFrank Rea Blvd
CrossesMelton CR
LocationS 6 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.63588, -93.25217
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2023)
Projected traffic195 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Frank Rea Blvd over Melton CR built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frank Rea Blvd over Melton 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 Frank Rea Blvd over Melton CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Frank Rea Blvd over Melton CR?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Frank Rea Blvd over Melton CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.