US Bridges

SE RD 31 over Dumpling Creek

Fair

Henry County, Missouri · Clinton Mo · Structure no. CEPNWKMO0000014

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2013 count
Owner
Federal
Corps of Engineers (Civil)

About this bridge

SE RD 31 over Dumpling Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SE RD 31 over Dumpling Creek in Henry County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE RD 31
CrossesDumpling Creek
LocationClinton Mo
RouteCounty Highway 31
CountyHenry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.33219, -93.71203
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2013)
Projected traffic10 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Maintained byCorps of Engineers (Civil)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$35,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE RD 31 over Dumpling Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE RD 31 over Dumpling Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SE RD 31 over Dumpling Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SE RD 31 over Dumpling Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns SE RD 31 over Dumpling Creek?

It is owned by the Corps of Engineers (Civil).