US Bridges

Upton RD over W Fk of Roubidoux

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 19 T 31 N R 11 W · Structure no. 21682

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
92 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Upton RD over W Fk of Roubidoux is a concrete slab carrying Upton RD over W Fk of Roubidoux in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 49 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 5 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUpton RD
CrossesW Fk of Roubidoux
LocationS 19 T 31 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 319
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.3754, -92.1781
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.2 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadOther
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Upton RD over W Fk of Roubidoux built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is Upton RD over W Fk of Roubidoux 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 Upton RD over W Fk of Roubidoux carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Upton RD over W Fk of Roubidoux?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Upton RD over W Fk of Roubidoux?

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