US Bridges

Prescott RD over Arthur-Bender CR

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 4 T 31 N R 9 W · Structure no. 22252

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prescott RD over Arthur-Bender CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prescott RD over Arthur-Bender CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesPrescott RD
CrossesArthur-Bender CR
LocationS 4 T 31 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 347
Coordinates37.4168, -91.9313
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 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 width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic48 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Prescott RD over Arthur-Bender CR built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prescott RD over Arthur-Bender 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 Prescott RD over Arthur-Bender CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Prescott RD over Arthur-Bender CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Prescott RD over Arthur-Bender CR?

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