US Bridges

Rt M S over Sinking CR

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 17 T 30 N R 25 W · Structure no. 30070

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,101
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Sinking CR is a concrete culvert carrying Rt M S over Sinking CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesSinking CR
LocationS 17 T 30 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.33999, -93.70578
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,101 (2024)
Projected traffic1,431 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt M S over Sinking CR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Sinking 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Sinking CR carry?

About 1,101 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Sinking CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Sinking CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.