US Bridges

County RD 195 over Sac Rvr

PoorPosted for load

Dade County, Missouri · S 6 T 31 N R 25 W · Structure no. 18702

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
137 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 195 over Sac Rvr is a steel truss - thru carrying County RD 195 over Sac Rvr in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 195
CrossesSac Rvr
LocationS 6 T 31 N R 25 W
RouteCounty Highway 196
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.45511, -93.73048
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.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating13.9 US tons
Inventory rating9.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$927,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 195 over Sac Rvr built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 195 over Sac Rvr 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does County RD 195 over Sac Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 195 over Sac Rvr?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 195 over Sac Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.