US Bridges

County RD 1525 over Trib Pleasant CR

FairPosted for load

Vernon County, Missouri · S 7 T 34 N R 31 W · Structure no. 24917

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1525 over Trib Pleasant CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 1525 over Trib Pleasant CR in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 65 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 1525
CrossesTrib Pleasant CR
LocationS 7 T 34 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 578
Coordinates37.70654, -94.36329
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2024)
Projected traffic85 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 County RD 1525 over Trib Pleasant CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1525 over Trib Pleasant CR 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1525 over Trib Pleasant CR carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1525 over Trib Pleasant CR?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1525 over Trib Pleasant CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.