US Bridges

Able RD over Hamilton CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 31 T 30 N R 10 W · Structure no. 23357

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Able RD over Hamilton CR is a concrete slab carrying Able RD over Hamilton CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 85 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAble RD
CrossesHamilton CR
LocationS 31 T 30 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 406
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25853, -92.07298
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 Able RD over Hamilton CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Able RD over Hamilton 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 Able RD over Hamilton CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Able RD over Hamilton CR?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Able RD over Hamilton CR?

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