US Bridges

Davis Bridge RD over Terrell CR

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 4 T 27 N R 24 W · Structure no. 15255

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2025 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis Bridge RD over Terrell CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Davis Bridge RD over Terrell CR in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2045. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDavis Bridge RD
CrossesTerrell CR
LocationS 4 T 27 N R 24 W
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.08189, -93.46319
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating63.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2025)
Projected traffic90 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 Bridge RD over Terrell CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis Bridge RD over Terrell 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 2025.

How much traffic does Davis Bridge RD over Terrell CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Davis Bridge RD over Terrell CR?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Davis Bridge RD over Terrell CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.