US Bridges

N. Dade 41 over Horse CR Br

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 9 T 31 N R 28 W · Structure no. 19106

Built
1945
80 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Dade 41 over Horse CR Br is a concrete slab carrying N. Dade 41 over Horse CR Br in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Dade 41
CrossesHorse CR Br
LocationS 9 T 31 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 211
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.43512, -94.00603
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic12 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$162,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N. Dade 41 over Horse CR Br built?

It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Dade 41 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 N. Dade 41 over Horse CR Br carry?

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

How long is N. Dade 41 over Horse CR Br?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns N. Dade 41 over Horse CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.