US Bridges

Bell RD over Br of Patty Ck

Fair

Texas County, Missouri · S 2 T 32 N R 11 W · Structure no. 30715

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell RD over Br of Patty Ck is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bell RD over Br of Patty Ck in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesBell RD
CrossesBr of Patty Ck
LocationS 2 T 32 N R 11 W
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates37.5101, -92.1081
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Bell RD over Br of Patty Ck built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell RD over Br of Patty Ck 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 Bell RD over Br of Patty Ck carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bell RD over Br of Patty Ck?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Bell RD over Br of Patty Ck?

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