US Bridges

Infantry Pass over Marmaton Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Vernon County, Missouri · S 9 T 36 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19673

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
395 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Infantry Pass over Marmaton Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying Infantry Pass over Marmaton Rvr in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesInfantry Pass
CrossesMarmaton Rvr
LocationS 9 T 36 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 229
Coordinates37.92311, -94.358
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.8 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+6 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length395 ft (120.4 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Infantry Pass over Marmaton Rvr built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is Infantry Pass over Marmaton Rvr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Infantry Pass over Marmaton Rvr carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Infantry Pass over Marmaton Rvr?

The structure is 395 ft (120.4 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Infantry Pass over Marmaton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.