US Bridges

Fall Creek RD over Melton CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 6 T 22 N R 21 W · Structure no. 31298

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fall Creek RD over Melton CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fall Creek RD 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,560 by 2043. The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFall Creek RD
CrossesMelton CR
LocationS 6 T 22 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates36.63517, -93.25205
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,560 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Fall Creek RD over Melton CR built?

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

What condition is Fall Creek RD over Melton 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fall Creek RD over Melton CR carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fall Creek RD over Melton CR?

The structure is 93 ft (28.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m).

Who owns Fall Creek RD over Melton CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.