US Bridges

Dunkles DR S over Is 70

Poor

Cooper County, Missouri · S 17 T 48 N R 17 W · Structure no. 6614

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
208
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunkles DR S over Is 70 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dunkles DR S over Is 70 in Cooper County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2044. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesDunkles DR S
CrossesIs 70
LocationS 17 T 48 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 0
Coordinates38.93516, -92.81393
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (2024)
Projected traffic281 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$950,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunkles DR S over Is 70 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunkles DR S over Is 70 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Dunkles DR S over Is 70 carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dunkles DR S over Is 70?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dunkles DR S over Is 70?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.