US Bridges

County RD 11 over Horse CR Br

FairPosted for load

Dade County, Missouri · S 6 T 32 N R 28 W · Structure no. 14042

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 11 over Horse CR Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 11 over Horse CR Br in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 29 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 11
CrossesHorse CR Br
LocationS 6 T 32 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.54054, -94.05801
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic29 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 11 over Horse CR Br built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is County RD 11 over Horse CR Br 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 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 11 over Horse CR Br carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 11 over Horse CR Br?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 11 over Horse CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.