US Bridges

Bailey RD over Reed CR

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 34 T 38 N R 32 W · Structure no. 16196

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bailey RD over Reed CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bailey RD over Reed CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesBailey RD
CrossesReed CR
LocationS 34 T 38 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 113
Coordinates38.02694, -94.43015
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Bailey RD over Reed CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bailey RD over Reed CR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Bailey RD over Reed CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bailey RD over Reed CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Bailey RD over Reed CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.