US Bridges

Illinois ST over Fall CR

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 14 T 22 N R 22 W · Structure no. 34453

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2018
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Illinois ST over Fall CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Illinois ST over Fall CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2018, so it is 45 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 293 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIllinois ST
CrossesFall CR
LocationS 14 T 22 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 206
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.6119, -93.28044
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic293 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Illinois ST over Fall CR built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2018.

What condition is Illinois ST over Fall 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 Illinois ST over Fall CR carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Illinois ST over Fall CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Illinois ST over Fall CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.