US Bridges

Duquesne RD over Bakers Br

Poor

Jasper County, Missouri · S 31 T 28 N R 32 W · Structure no. 19433

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,127
2025 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duquesne RD over Bakers Br is a concrete culvert carrying Duquesne RD over Bakers Br in Jasper County, Missouri. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 10,127 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,191 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDuquesne RD
CrossesBakers Br
LocationS 31 T 28 N R 32 W
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.1109, -94.45774
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,127 (2025)
Projected traffic15,191 by 2045
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$153,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duquesne RD over Bakers Br built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duquesne RD over Bakers Br 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Duquesne RD over Bakers Br carry?

About 10,127 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Duquesne RD over Bakers Br?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Duquesne RD over Bakers Br?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.