US Bridges

Moles RD over Trib Marmaton Rvr

Good

Vernon County, Missouri · S 36 T 36 N R 33 W · Structure no. 22495

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Moles RD over Trib Marmaton Rvr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Moles RD over Trib Marmaton Rvr in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMoles RD
CrossesTrib Marmaton Rvr
LocationS 36 T 36 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 359
Coordinates37.85864, -94.51559
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 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Moles RD over Trib Marmaton Rvr built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Moles RD over Trib Marmaton Rvr 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 Moles RD over Trib Marmaton Rvr carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Moles RD over Trib Marmaton Rvr?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Moles RD over Trib Marmaton Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.