US Bridges

Rt C E over Lindley CR

Poor

Dallas County, Missouri · S 6 T 34 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7373

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
495
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C E over Lindley CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt C E over Lindley CR in Dallas County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 495 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 718 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesRt C E
CrossesLindley CR
LocationS 6 T 34 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0C
CountyDallas County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.69264, -93.16163
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating15.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic495 (2024)
Projected traffic718 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt C E over Lindley CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt C E over 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C E over Lindley CR carry?

About 495 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt C E over Lindley CR?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C E over Lindley CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.