US Bridges

Smith RD over Creek

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 5 T 29 N R 16 W · Structure no. 28190

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
Local
Other Local Agency

About this bridge

Smith RD over Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Smith RD over Creek in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSmith RD
CrossesCreek
LocationS 5 T 29 N R 16 W
RouteCounty Highway 416
Coordinates37.23892, -92.69831
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther Local Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Smith RD over Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smith RD over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Smith RD over Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Smith RD over Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Smith RD over Creek?

It is owned by the Other Local Agency.