US Bridges

Rt D S over Cave Spr

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 5 T 43 N R 33 W · Structure no. 7541

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,298
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Cave Spr is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D S over Cave Spr in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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.

It carries about 1,298 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,142 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D S
CrossesCave Spr
LocationS 5 T 43 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.55649, -94.59383
Functional classRural Major 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,298 (2024)
Projected traffic2,142 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 D S over Cave Spr built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Cave Spr 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Cave Spr carry?

About 1,298 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Cave Spr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Cave Spr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.