US Bridges

Victor Church RD over S Emory CR

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 5 T 23 N R 21 W · Structure no. 36043

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Victor Church RD over S Emory CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Victor Church RD over S Emory CR in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 7 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesVictor Church RD
CrossesS Emory CR
LocationS 5 T 23 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 131
Coordinates36.71915, -93.22858
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 Victor Church RD over S Emory CR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Victor Church RD over S Emory 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 2025.

How much traffic does Victor Church RD over S Emory CR carry?

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

How long is Victor Church RD over S Emory CR?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Victor Church RD over S Emory CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.