US Bridges

Rt F S over Rippee CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 2 T 28 N R 16 W · Structure no. 1942

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
136 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
918
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt F S over Rippee CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt F S over Rippee CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 918 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,423 by 2044. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt F S
CrossesRippee CR
LocationS 2 T 28 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0F
Coordinates37.15275, -92.65518
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic918 (2024)
Projected traffic1,423 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt F S over Rippee CR built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt F S over Rippee 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Rt F S over Rippee CR carry?

About 918 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt F S over Rippee CR?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt F S over Rippee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.