US Bridges

Rt Ww S over Townsend Slu

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 21 T 37 N R 32 W · Structure no. 156

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww S over Townsend Slu is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Rt Ww S over Townsend Slu in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 68 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 221 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 309 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ww S
CrossesTownsend Slu
LocationS 21 T 37 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.97548, -94.44863
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating50.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2024)
Projected traffic309 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 Ww S over Townsend Slu built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt Ww S over Townsend Slu 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Ww S over Townsend Slu carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww S over Townsend Slu?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww S over Townsend Slu?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.