US Bridges

Titan Ave over Br of Dog CR

Poor

Daviess County, Missouri · S 9 T 58 N R 28 W · Structure no. 24480

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
64 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Titan Ave over Br of Dog CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Titan Ave over Br of Dog CR in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesTitan Ave
CrossesBr of Dog CR
LocationS 9 T 58 N R 28 W
RouteCounty Highway 498
Coordinates39.8581, -94.06021
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 rating28.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$494,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Titan Ave over Br of Dog CR built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Titan Ave over Br of Dog 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Titan Ave over Br of Dog CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Titan Ave over Br of Dog CR?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Titan Ave over Br of Dog CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.