US Bridges

Rt M S over W. Piney CR

FairPosted for load

Texas County, Missouri · S 27 T 30 N R 11 W · Structure no. 7641

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
168
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over W. Piney CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt M S over W. Piney CR in Texas County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 168 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 235 by 2044. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesW. Piney CR
LocationS 27 T 30 N R 11 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyTexas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.27177, -92.12513
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic168 (2024)
Projected traffic235 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt M S over W. Piney CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over W. Piney 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 Rt M S over W. Piney CR carry?

About 168 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over W. Piney CR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over W. Piney CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.