US Bridges

Veterans Blvd over Mna RR Roark CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 33 T 24 N R 21 W · Structure no. 31820

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
462 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
20,035
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Blvd over Mna RR Roark CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Veterans Blvd over Mna RR Roark CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 years old, older 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 20,035 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,068 by 2043. The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Blvd
CrossesMna RR Roark CR
LocationS 33 T 24 N R 21 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.64776, -93.21892
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 15
Structure length462 ft (140.8 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,035 (2023)
Projected traffic39,068 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Veterans Blvd over Mna RR Roark CR built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Veterans Blvd over Mna RR Roark 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 Veterans Blvd over Mna RR Roark CR carry?

About 20,035 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Veterans Blvd over Mna RR Roark CR?

The structure is 462 ft (140.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Blvd over Mna RR Roark CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.