US Bridges

Godt RD over Trib of Indian Cam

PoorPosted for load

Warren County, Missouri · S 10 T 47 N R 1 W · Structure no. 13196

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Godt RD over Trib of Indian Cam is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Godt RD over Trib of Indian Cam in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 89 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGodt RD
CrossesTrib of Indian Cam
LocationS 10 T 47 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 31
Coordinates38.84647, -91.01122
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic240 by 2044
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$289,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Godt RD over Trib of Indian Cam built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Godt RD over Trib of Indian Cam in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Godt RD over Trib of Indian Cam carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Godt RD over Trib of Indian Cam?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Godt RD over Trib of Indian Cam?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.