US Bridges

County RD 900 over Trib Hackberry Br

Fair

Vernon County, Missouri · S 20 T 35 N R 32 W · Structure no. 22728

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 900 over Trib Hackberry Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 900 over Trib Hackberry Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 46 by 2043. 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).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 900
CrossesTrib Hackberry Br
LocationS 20 T 35 N R 32 W
RouteCounty Highway 371
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.80279, -94.47605
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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 traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic46 by 2043
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 900 over Trib Hackberry Br built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 900 over Trib Hackberry 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 900 over Trib Hackberry Br carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 900 over Trib Hackberry Br?

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 900 over Trib Hackberry Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.