US Bridges

Valley View RD over Branch of Piney CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 3 T 29 N R 11 W · Structure no. 21179

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View RD over Branch of Piney CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Valley View RD over Branch of Piney CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValley View RD
CrossesBranch of Piney CR
LocationS 3 T 29 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 293
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.2231, -92.1382
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic24 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley View RD over Branch of Piney CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View RD over Branch of Piney 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Valley View RD over Branch of Piney CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valley View RD over Branch of Piney CR?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Valley View RD over Branch of Piney CR?

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