Simmons RD over Br of Piney Rvr
FairPosted for loadTexas County, Missouri · S 2 T 29 N R 10 W · Structure no. 23739
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Simmons RD over Br of Piney Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Simmons RD over Br of Piney Rvr in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Simmons RD over Br of Piney Rvr built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is Simmons RD over Br of Piney Rvr 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 Simmons RD over Br of Piney Rvr carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Simmons RD over Br of Piney Rvr?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Simmons RD over Br of Piney Rvr?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.