US Bridges

Cahoochie RD over Cahoochie CR

Fair

Dallas County, Missouri · S 4 T 36 N R 20 W · Structure no. 30187

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cahoochie RD over Cahoochie CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Cahoochie RD over Cahoochie CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCahoochie RD
CrossesCahoochie CR
LocationS 4 T 36 N R 20 W
RouteCounty Highway 7
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.88888, -93.13755
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic70 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cahoochie RD over Cahoochie CR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Cahoochie RD over Cahoochie CR?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cahoochie RD over Cahoochie CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.