US Bridges

SW 40th RD over Dicks Fk

Good

Barton County, Missouri · S 10 T 31 N R 31 W · Structure no. 23528

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW 40th RD over Dicks Fk is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying SW 40th RD over Dicks Fk in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSW 40th RD
CrossesDicks Fk
LocationS 10 T 31 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 412
Coordinates37.44257, -94.32401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 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 SW 40th RD over Dicks Fk built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW 40th RD over Dicks Fk in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SW 40th RD over Dicks Fk carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SW 40th RD over Dicks Fk?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SW 40th RD over Dicks Fk?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.