US Bridges

Indian Creek RD over Indian CR

Good

Dallas County, Missouri · S 10 T 34 N R 19 W · Structure no. 16987

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Creek RD over Indian CR is a concrete slab carrying Indian Creek RD over Indian CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 84 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIndian Creek RD
CrossesIndian CR
LocationS 10 T 34 N R 19 W
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.70026, -92.94001
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17.9 US tons
Inventory rating8.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2023)
Projected traffic84 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$185,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Creek RD over Indian CR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Creek RD over Indian CR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Creek RD over Indian CR carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Indian Creek RD over Indian CR?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Creek RD over Indian CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.