US Bridges

Midway Ave over Little CR

Good

Daviess County, Missouri · S 4 T 59 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21087

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway Ave over Little CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway Ave over Little CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 83 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesMidway Ave
CrossesLittle CR
LocationS 4 T 59 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 288
Coordinates39.95686, -94.15324
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Midway Ave over Little CR built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is Midway Ave over Little CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does Midway Ave over Little CR carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Midway Ave over Little CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Midway Ave over Little CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.