US Bridges

US 59 S over E Fk Davis CR

Fair

Holt County, Missouri · S 3 T 61 N R 38 W · Structure no. 2404

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 59 S over E Fk Davis CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 59 S over E Fk Davis CR in Holt County, Missouri. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,274 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 59 S
CrossesE Fk Davis CR
LocationS 3 T 61 N R 38 W
RouteU.S. Route 59
Coordinates40.13044, -95.18229
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2024)
Projected traffic1,274 by 2044
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 59 S over E Fk Davis CR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 59 S over E Fk Davis CR 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 59 S over E Fk Davis CR carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 59 S over E Fk Davis CR?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 59 S over E Fk Davis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.