US Bridges

Davis Ave over Br of Cole Camp CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 14 T 42 N R 22 W · Structure no. 16787

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Ave over Br of Cole Camp CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Davis Ave over Br of Cole Camp CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Ave
CrossesBr of Cole Camp CR
LocationS 14 T 42 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 132
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.41529, -93.3089
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2023)
Projected traffic65 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Davis Ave over Br of Cole Camp CR built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Ave over Br of Cole Camp 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Davis Ave over Br of Cole Camp CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Davis Ave over Br of Cole Camp CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Ave over Br of Cole Camp CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.