US Bridges

Sycamore Church RD over Roark CR

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 23 T 23 N R 22 W · Structure no. 35452

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Church RD over Roark CR is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Sycamore Church RD over Roark CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSycamore Church RD
CrossesRoark CR
LocationS 23 T 23 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 213
Coordinates36.68364, -93.28786
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating51.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.7 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic500 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Sycamore Church RD over Roark CR built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Church RD over Roark CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Sycamore Church RD over Roark CR carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Church RD over Roark CR?

The structure is 120 ft (36.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Church RD over Roark CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.