US Bridges

Rice School RD over Br of Lindley CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 6 T 34 N R 20 W · Structure no. 16075

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rice School RD over Br of Lindley CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rice School RD over Br of Lindley CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesRice School RD
CrossesBr of Lindley CR
LocationS 6 T 34 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 109
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.71792, -93.15899
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2023)
Projected traffic42 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Rice School RD over Br of Lindley CR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rice School RD over Br of Lindley 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 Rice School RD over Br of Lindley CR carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rice School RD over Br of Lindley CR?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rice School RD over Br of Lindley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.