US Bridges

Militia RD over Old Town Br

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 26 T 36 N R 31 W · Structure no. 22088

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Militia RD over Old Town Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Militia RD over Old Town Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 78 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMilitia RD
CrossesOld Town Br
LocationS 26 T 36 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 340
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.86473, -94.32509
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2024)
Projected traffic78 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Militia RD over Old Town Br built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Militia RD over Old Town Br 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Militia RD over Old Town Br carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Militia RD over Old Town Br?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Militia RD over Old Town Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.