US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Br

Poor

Barton County, Missouri · S 12 T 32 N R 32 W · Structure no. 9451

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
634
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Dd E over Br in Barton County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 634 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 919 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesBr
LocationS 12 T 32 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
CountyBarton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.54714, -94.3928
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic634 (2024)
Projected traffic919 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Dd E over Br built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd E over Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Dd E over Br carry?

About 634 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over Br?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.