US Bridges

County RD 135 over Limestone CR Br

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 7 T 30 N R 26 W · Structure no. 23467

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 135 over Limestone CR Br is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County RD 135 over Limestone CR Br in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 91 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.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 135
CrossesLimestone CR Br
LocationS 7 T 30 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 408
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.35411, -93.82981
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 135 over Limestone CR Br built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is County RD 135 over Limestone 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 135 over Limestone CR Br carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 135 over Limestone CR Br?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 135 over Limestone CR Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.