US Bridges

Rt O S over Davis CR

Fair

Adair County, Missouri · S 29 T 63 N R 16 W · Structure no. 7507

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
52
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt O S over Davis CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt O S over Davis CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 52 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt O S
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 29 T 63 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0O
Coordinates40.2318, -92.71054
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.7 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic52 (2024)
Projected traffic65 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 O S over Davis CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt O S over Davis 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rt O S over Davis CR carry?

About 52 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt O S over Davis CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt O S over Davis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.