US Bridges

Union RD over Opossum CR

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 30 T 30 N R 10 W · Structure no. 24617

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
67 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union RD over Opossum CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Union RD over Opossum CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 73 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUnion RD
CrossesOpossum CR
LocationS 30 T 30 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 519
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.2801, -92.078
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length67 ft (20.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Union RD over Opossum CR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Union RD over Opossum 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 Union RD over Opossum CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Union RD over Opossum CR?

The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Union RD over Opossum CR?

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