US Bridges

Ivory Ave over Penhook Br

Fair

Daviess County, Missouri · S 13 T 60 N R 29 W · Structure no. 25098

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivory Ave over Penhook Br is a concrete culvert carrying Ivory Ave over Penhook Br in Daviess County, Missouri. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 15 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 17 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIvory Ave
CrossesPenhook Br
LocationS 13 T 60 N R 29 W
RouteCounty Highway 625
CountyDaviess County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.01477, -94.11034
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating18.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2024)
Projected traffic17 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Ivory Ave over Penhook Br built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivory Ave over Penhook Br 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ivory Ave over Penhook Br carry?

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

How long is Ivory Ave over Penhook Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Ivory Ave over Penhook Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.