US Bridges

Celtic DR over Trib to Short CR

FairPosted for load

Taney County, Missouri · S 6 T 23 N R 21 W · Structure no. 33572

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Celtic DR over Trib to Short CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Celtic DR over Trib to Short CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 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 75 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesCeltic DR
CrossesTrib to Short CR
LocationS 6 T 23 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.63014, -93.25477
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.9 US tons
Inventory rating5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic146 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$216,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Celtic DR over Trib to Short CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Celtic DR over Trib to Short 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 Celtic DR over Trib to Short CR carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Celtic DR over Trib to Short CR?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Celtic DR over Trib to Short CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.