US Bridges

County RD 2000 over Trib of W Fork CR

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 32 T 36 N R 30 W · Structure no. 20078

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 2000 over Trib of W Fork CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 2000 over Trib of W Fork CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCounty RD 2000
CrossesTrib of W Fork CR
LocationS 32 T 36 N R 30 W
RouteCounty Highway 246
Coordinates37.85894, -94.27051
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 County RD 2000 over Trib of W Fork CR built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 2000 over Trib of W Fork 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 2000 over Trib of W Fork CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 2000 over Trib of W Fork CR?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 2000 over Trib of W Fork CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.