US Bridges

Paddy Chapel RD over Big Paddy CR

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 7 T 32 N R 10 W · Structure no. 21779

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paddy Chapel RD over Big Paddy CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Paddy Chapel RD over Big Paddy CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesPaddy Chapel RD
CrossesBig Paddy CR
LocationS 7 T 32 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 323
Coordinates37.49637, -92.06757
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic18 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Paddy Chapel RD over Big Paddy CR built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paddy Chapel RD over Big Paddy 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 Paddy Chapel RD over Big Paddy CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Paddy Chapel RD over Big Paddy CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Paddy Chapel RD over Big Paddy CR?

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