US Bridges

Afek RD over Br of Davis CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 26 W · Structure no. 22590

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Afek RD over Br of Davis CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Afek RD over Br of Davis CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 90 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAfek RD
CrossesBr of Davis CR
LocationS 10 T 48 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 363
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.97249, -93.75955
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Afek RD over Br of Davis CR built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Afek RD over Br of 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 Afek RD over Br of Davis CR carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Afek RD over Br of Davis CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Afek RD over Br of Davis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.