US Bridges

Parks Creek RD over Parks CR

FairPosted for load

Wright County, Missouri · S 6 T 31 N R 15 W · Structure no. 12725

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks Creek RD over Parks CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Parks Creek RD over Parks CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1974, 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesParks Creek RD
CrossesParks CR
LocationS 6 T 31 N R 15 W
RouteCounty Highway 18
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.42384, -92.62154
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating12.9 US tons
Inventory rating7.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$438,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks Creek RD over Parks CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is Parks Creek RD over 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 Parks Creek RD over Parks CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Parks Creek RD over Parks CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Parks Creek RD over Parks CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.