US Bridges

County RD 965 over Davis CR

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 3 T 50 N R 10 W · Structure no. 17854

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 965 over Davis CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying County RD 965 over Davis CR in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 965
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 3 T 50 N R 10 W
RouteCounty Highway 165
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.14169, -92.03142
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic113 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 County RD 965 over Davis CR built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 965 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does County RD 965 over Davis CR carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 965 over Davis CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 965 over Davis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.