US Bridges

Little Vine RD over Br of Parks CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 18 T 31 N R 15 W · Structure no. 12683

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Vine RD over Br of Parks CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Little Vine RD over Br of Parks CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 90 years old, older 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 6 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Vine RD
CrossesBr of Parks CR
LocationS 18 T 31 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.40717, -92.62903
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Little Vine RD over Br of Parks CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is Little Vine RD over Br of Parks 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Little Vine RD over Br of Parks CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Little Vine RD over Br of Parks CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Little Vine RD over Br of Parks CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.