US Bridges

Colburn RD over Br of Potters CR

GoodPosted for load

Texas County, Missouri · S 22 T 28 N R 10 W · Structure no. 18429

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Colburn RD over Br of Potters CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Colburn RD over Br of Potters CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesColburn RD
CrossesBr of Potters CR
LocationS 22 T 28 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 185
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.0962, -92.0161
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating10.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.2 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Colburn RD over Br of Potters CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Colburn RD over Br of Potters 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Colburn RD over Br of Potters CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Colburn RD over Br of Potters CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Colburn RD over Br of Potters CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.