US Bridges

Rt D E over Judges CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 19 T 36 N R 19 W · Structure no. 2605

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
139 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
544
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Judges CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Judges CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1974 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 544 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 789 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesJudges CR
LocationS 19 T 36 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates37.85148, -93.07117
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33.7 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length139 ft (42.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic544 (2024)
Projected traffic789 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Judges CR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Rt D E over Judges 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 October 2023.

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

About 544 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Judges CR?

The structure is 139 ft (42.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Judges CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.