US Bridges

Prescott RD over Arther Bender CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 4 T 31 N R 9 W · Structure no. 22254

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prescott RD over Arther Bender CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Prescott RD over Arther Bender CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesPrescott RD
CrossesArther Bender CR
LocationS 4 T 31 N R 9 W
RouteCounty Highway 347
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.414, -91.931
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans7
Design loadOther
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 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 Arther Bender CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Prescott RD over Arther Bender 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 Prescott RD over Arther Bender CR carry?

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

How long is Prescott RD over Arther Bender CR?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Prescott RD over Arther Bender CR?

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