US Bridges

Bower RD over Cahoochie CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 16 T 36 N R 20 W · Structure no. 12457

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bower RD over Cahoochie CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bower RD over Cahoochie CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 56 by 2043. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBower RD
CrossesCahoochie CR
LocationS 16 T 36 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 1
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.86766, -93.14813
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2023)
Projected traffic56 by 2043
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 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 Bower RD over Cahoochie CR built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bower RD over Cahoochie 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bower RD over Cahoochie CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bower RD over Cahoochie CR?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Bower RD over Cahoochie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.