US Bridges

E. Dade 16 over Trib of Mutton CR

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 35 T 33 N R 26 W · Structure no. 29409

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Dade 16 over Trib of Mutton CR is a concrete slab carrying E. Dade 16 over Trib of Mutton CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 5 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Dade 16
CrossesTrib of Mutton CR
LocationS 35 T 33 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 181
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.55047, -93.75172
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.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating29.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic6 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 E. Dade 16 over Trib of Mutton CR built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. Dade 16 over Trib of Mutton 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 E. Dade 16 over Trib of Mutton CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is E. Dade 16 over Trib of Mutton CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns E. Dade 16 over Trib of Mutton CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.