US Bridges

Orchard RD over Parks CR

Good

Wright County, Missouri · S 29 T 31 N R 15 W · Structure no. 12510

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orchard RD over Parks CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Orchard RD over Parks CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 42 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesOrchard RD
CrossesParks CR
LocationS 29 T 31 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates37.37716, -92.61571
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 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 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 Orchard RD over Parks CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orchard RD over Parks 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Orchard RD over Parks CR carry?

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

How long is Orchard RD over Parks CR?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Orchard RD over Parks CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.