US Bridges

Rt N S over Sams CR

Fair

Dade County, Missouri · S 16 T 30 N R 28 W · Structure no. 7968

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
246
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N S over Sams CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt N S over Sams CR in Dade County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 5 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 246 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N S
CrossesSams CR
LocationS 16 T 30 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyDade County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.33616, -94.02702
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic246 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 N S over Sams CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N S over Sams 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 N S over Sams CR carry?

About 246 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt N S over Sams CR?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N S over Sams CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.