US Bridges

Pony DR over Br of Lindley CR

Poor

Dallas County, Missouri · S 23 T 35 N R 20 W · Structure no. 22926

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pony DR over Br of Lindley CR is a concrete culvert carrying Pony DR over Br of Lindley CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPony DR
CrossesBr of Lindley CR
LocationS 23 T 35 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 381
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.75687, -93.10286
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 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 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$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pony DR over Br of Lindley CR built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pony DR over Br of Lindley CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Pony DR over Br of Lindley CR carry?

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

How long is Pony DR over Br of Lindley CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Pony DR over Br of Lindley CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.