US Bridges

Farm RD 41 over Sams Br

Good

Dade County, Missouri · S 21 T 30 N R 28 W · Structure no. 34956

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Farm RD 41 over Sams Br is a concrete slab carrying Farm RD 41 over Sams Br in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 23 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesFarm RD 41
CrossesSams Br
LocationS 21 T 30 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 375
Coordinates37.33172, -94.00935
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2024)
Projected traffic23 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Farm RD 41 over Sams Br built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Farm RD 41 over Sams Br 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 Farm RD 41 over Sams Br carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Farm RD 41 over Sams Br?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Farm RD 41 over Sams Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.