US Bridges

Rt D E over Thomas CR

Poor

Dallas County, Missouri · S 23 T 36 N R 20 W · Structure no. 2604

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
109 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
641
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Thomas CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Thomas CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 51 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 641 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 929 by 2044. The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesThomas CR
LocationS 23 T 36 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates37.84805, -93.1016
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length109 ft (33.2 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic641 (2024)
Projected traffic929 by 2044
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt D E over Thomas CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt D E over Thomas 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Thomas CR carry?

About 641 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Thomas CR?

The structure is 109 ft (33.2 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Thomas CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.