US Bridges

Gravel Pt RD over Piney CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 11 W · Structure no. 21225

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gravel Pt RD over Piney CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gravel Pt RD over Piney CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 95 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 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesGravel Pt RD
CrossesPiney CR
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 295
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.2346, -92.1678
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gravel Pt RD over Piney CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Gravel Pt RD over 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 Gravel Pt RD over Piney CR carry?

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

How long is Gravel Pt RD over 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 Gravel Pt RD over Piney CR?

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