US Bridges

Caney Creek RD over Caney CR

FairPosted for load

Taney County, Missouri · S 14 T 24 N R 17 W · Structure no. 31429

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Caney Creek RD over Caney CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Caney Creek RD over Caney CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesCaney Creek RD
CrossesCaney CR
LocationS 14 T 24 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates36.75946, -92.79203
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 closed16.8 mi (27 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$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Caney Creek RD over Caney CR built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Caney Creek RD over Caney 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 Caney Creek RD over Caney CR carry?

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

How long is Caney Creek RD over Caney CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Caney Creek RD over Caney CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.