US Bridges

Rt D S over Ames CR

Good

Harrison County, Missouri · S 33 T 64 N R 29 W · Structure no. 36978

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Ames CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over Ames CR in Harrison County, Missouri. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesAmes CR
LocationS 33 T 64 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates40.29931, -94.15899
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2024)
Projected traffic51 by 2044
Trucks11%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt D S over Ames CR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Ames 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Ames CR carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Ames CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Ames CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.