US Bridges

S. Dade 140 over Trib of Limestone

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 31 T 31 N R 26 W · Structure no. 24652

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Dade 140 over Trib of Limestone is a concrete tee beam carrying S. Dade 140 over Trib of Limestone in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 115 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesS. Dade 140
CrossesTrib of Limestone
LocationS 31 T 31 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 39
Coordinates37.37789, -93.84056
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic115 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 S. Dade 140 over Trib of Limestone built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Dade 140 over Trib of Limestone 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 S. Dade 140 over Trib of Limestone carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S. Dade 140 over Trib of Limestone?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S. Dade 140 over Trib of Limestone?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.