US Bridges

Round Mountain RD over Bull Creek

Good

Taney County, Missouri · S 14 T 24 N R 21 W · Structure no. 36449

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Round Mountain RD over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Round Mountain RD over Bull Creek in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesRound Mountain RD
CrossesBull Creek
LocationS 14 T 24 N R 21 W
RouteCounty Highway 191
Coordinates36.78583, -93.17444
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating80.4 US tons
Inventory rating61.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Round Mountain RD over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Round Mountain RD over Bull Creek 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 Round Mountain RD over Bull Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Round Mountain RD over Bull Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Round Mountain RD over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.