US Bridges

County RD 51 over Trib of Horse CR

Good

Dade County, Missouri · S 15 T 31 N R 28 W · Structure no. 29210

Built
1998
27 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 51 over Trib of Horse CR is a concrete slab carrying County RD 51 over Trib of Horse CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1998 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCounty RD 51
CrossesTrib of Horse CR
LocationS 15 T 31 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates37.42523, -93.9884
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 51 over Trib of Horse CR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is County RD 51 over Trib of Horse CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 51 over Trib of Horse CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County RD 51 over Trib of Horse CR?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 51 over Trib of Horse CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.