US Bridges

County RD 51 over Horse CR

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 22 T 31 N R 28 W · Structure no. 31605

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 51 over Horse CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying County RD 51 over Horse CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 58 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty RD 51
CrossesHorse CR
LocationS 22 T 31 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates37.41531, -93.98872
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 County RD 51 over Horse CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 51 over Horse 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 County RD 51 over Horse CR carry?

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

How long is County RD 51 over Horse CR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 51 over Horse CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.