Forrest Ave over Sampson CR
PoorPosted for loadDaviess County, Missouri · S 27 T 61 N R 29 W · Structure no. 21896
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 140 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Forrest Ave over Sampson CR is a steel truss - thru carrying Forrest Ave over Sampson CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Forrest Ave over Sampson CR built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is Forrest Ave over Sampson 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Forrest Ave over Sampson CR carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Forrest Ave over Sampson CR?
The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns Forrest Ave over Sampson CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.