US Bridges

Dix RD S over Branch Wears CR

Fair

Cole County, Missouri · S 11 T 44 N R 12 W · Structure no. 976

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,792
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dix RD S over Branch Wears CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dix RD S over Branch Wears CR in Cole County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,792 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,067 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDix RD S
CrossesBranch Wears CR
LocationS 11 T 44 N R 12 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCole County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.58507, -92.2024
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,792 (2024)
Projected traffic22,067 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Dix RD S over Branch Wears CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dix RD S over Branch Wears 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Dix RD S over Branch Wears CR carry?

About 13,792 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Dix RD S over Branch Wears CR?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Dix RD S over Branch Wears CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.