US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Billys CR

FairPosted for load

Adair County, Missouri · S 7 T 62 N R 16 W · Structure no. 8073

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
96
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over Billys CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt Dd E over Billys CR in Adair County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 96 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesBillys CR
LocationS 7 T 62 N R 16 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates40.19012, -92.72376
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic96 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dd E over Billys CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd E over Billys 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 Dd E over Billys CR carry?

About 96 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over Billys CR?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Billys CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.