US Bridges

County RD 113 over Sons CR

PoorClosed to traffic

Dade County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 27 W · Structure no. 15146

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2018
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 113 over Sons CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 113 over Sons CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 2 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty RD 113
CrossesSons CR
LocationS 26 T 32 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates37.47696, -93.87116
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2018
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length57 ft (17.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$455,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 113 over Sons CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 113 over Sons CR 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 January 2018.

How much traffic does County RD 113 over Sons CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 113 over Sons CR?

The structure is 57 ft (17.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 113 over Sons CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.