US Bridges

Dousinberry RD over Dousinberry CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 17 T 33 N R 18 W · Structure no. 21035

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dousinberry RD over Dousinberry CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dousinberry RD over Dousinberry CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesDousinberry RD
CrossesDousinberry CR
LocationS 17 T 33 N R 18 W
RouteCounty Highway 286
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.57433, -92.92863
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 within limits of footing or piles
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 rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Dousinberry RD over Dousinberry CR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dousinberry RD over Dousinberry 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 Dousinberry RD over Dousinberry CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dousinberry RD over Dousinberry CR?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Dousinberry RD over Dousinberry CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.