US Bridges

S Stringtown RD over Trib of Smith Br C

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 35 T 47 N R 1 W · Structure no. 14724

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Stringtown RD over Trib of Smith Br C is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Stringtown RD over Trib of Smith Br C in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Stringtown RD
CrossesTrib of Smith Br C
LocationS 35 T 47 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 73
CountyWarren County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.78714, -90.99028
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.3 US tons
Inventory rating54.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic800 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 S Stringtown RD over Trib of Smith Br C built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Stringtown RD over Trib of Smith Br C 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 S Stringtown RD over Trib of Smith Br C carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S Stringtown RD over Trib of Smith Br C?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Stringtown RD over Trib of Smith Br C?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.