US Bridges

Arnold RD over W Fork CR

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 25 T 38 N R 33 W · Structure no. 15951

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
102 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arnold RD over W Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Arnold RD over W Fork CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArnold RD
CrossesW Fork CR
LocationS 25 T 38 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 104
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.04345, -94.51234
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Arnold RD over W Fork CR built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Arnold RD over W Fork 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Arnold RD over W Fork CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Arnold RD over W Fork CR?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Arnold RD over W Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.