Rt Bb S over Birch CR
PoorVernon County, Missouri · S 9 T 35 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1202
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 117 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,149
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Bb S over Birch CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Bb S over Birch CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 58 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,149 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,409 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Bb S over Birch CR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is Rt Bb S over Birch CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Rt Bb S over Birch CR carry?
About 3,149 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Rt Bb S over Birch CR?
The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Bb S over Birch CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.