US Bridges

S. Dade 144 over Buffalo CR

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 6 T 30 N R 26 W · Structure no. 24655

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Dade 144 over Buffalo CR is a concrete tee beam carrying S. Dade 144 over Buffalo CR 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Dade 144
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 6 T 30 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.36891, -93.84199
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating19.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic58 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 144 over Buffalo CR built?

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

What condition is S. Dade 144 over Buffalo CR 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 144 over Buffalo CR carry?

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

How long is S. Dade 144 over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns S. Dade 144 over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.