US Bridges

Bell Ford RD over Ragsdale CR

Fair

Webster County, Missouri · S 4 T 29 N R 18 W · Structure no. 36636

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bell Ford RD over Ragsdale CR is a steel culvert carrying Bell Ford RD over Ragsdale CR in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 5 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBell Ford RD
CrossesRagsdale CR
LocationS 4 T 29 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 241
CountyWebster County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.26339, -92.90556
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic66 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Bell Ford RD over Ragsdale CR built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bell Ford RD over Ragsdale 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bell Ford RD over Ragsdale CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bell Ford RD over Ragsdale CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bell Ford RD over Ragsdale CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.