US Bridges

Airport RD over Big Piney Rvr

Good

Texas County, Missouri · S 7 T 28 N R 10 W · Structure no. 33642

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport RD over Big Piney Rvr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Airport RD over Big Piney Rvr in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport RD
CrossesBig Piney Rvr
LocationS 7 T 28 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 204
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.128, -92.08672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Airport RD over Big Piney Rvr built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Airport RD over Big Piney Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Airport RD over Big Piney Rvr carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Airport RD over Big Piney Rvr?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Airport RD over Big Piney Rvr?

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