US Bridges

130th Road over Marlowe CR

Poor

Worth County, Missouri · S 7 T 66 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19044

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

130th Road over Marlowe CR is a concrete culvert carrying 130th Road over Marlowe CR in Worth 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries130th Road
CrossesMarlowe CR
LocationS 7 T 66 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 209
CountyWorth County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.52903, -94.45922
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2044
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 130th Road over Marlowe CR built?

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

What condition is 130th Road over Marlowe CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does 130th Road over Marlowe CR carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 130th Road over Marlowe CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns 130th Road over Marlowe CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.