US Bridges

US 169 S over Dick CR

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 26 T 54 N R 33 W · Structure no. 5741

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,270
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 169 S over Dick CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 169 S over Dick CR in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 9,270 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,515 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 169 S
CrossesDick CR
LocationS 26 T 54 N R 33 W
RouteU.S. Route 169
CountyClinton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.46701, -94.56746
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,270 (2024)
Projected traffic12,515 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 US 169 S over Dick CR built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 169 S over Dick 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 169 S over Dick CR carry?

About 9,270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 169 S over Dick CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 169 S over Dick CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.