US Bridges

Meadowbrooke LN over Creek

Poor

Taney County, Missouri · S 10 T 24 N R 21 W · Structure no. 31301

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meadowbrooke LN over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Meadowbrooke LN over Creek in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesMeadowbrooke LN
CrossesCreek
LocationS 10 T 24 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.78944, -93.19942
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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$383,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meadowbrooke LN over Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Meadowbrooke LN over Creek 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 2025.

How much traffic does Meadowbrooke LN over Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Meadowbrooke LN over Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Meadowbrooke LN over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.