US Bridges

Rt N S over Hopewell CR

Fair

Warren County, Missouri · S 169 T 45 N R 2 W · Structure no. 8431

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over Hopewell CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt N S over Hopewell CR in Warren County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 654 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt N S
CrossesHopewell CR
LocationS 169 T 45 N R 2 W
RouteState Highway 0N
Coordinates38.68854, -91.14216
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic327 (2024)
Projected traffic654 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt N S over Hopewell CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N S over Hopewell 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt N S over Hopewell CR carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over Hopewell CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over Hopewell CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.