US Bridges

Sampson RD over Bowen Prairie CR

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 1 T 31 N R 18 W · Structure no. 32921

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sampson RD over Bowen Prairie CR is a concrete slab carrying Sampson RD over Bowen Prairie CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSampson RD
CrossesBowen Prairie CR
LocationS 1 T 31 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates37.42889, -92.86391
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2023)
Projected traffic58 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sampson RD over Bowen Prairie CR built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sampson RD over Bowen Prairie CR 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 Sampson RD over Bowen Prairie CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sampson RD over Bowen Prairie CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sampson RD over Bowen Prairie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.