US Bridges

Chihuahua RD over Br of Davis CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 16 T 48 N R 26 W · Structure no. 22650

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chihuahua RD over Br of Davis CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Chihuahua RD over Br of Davis CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 95 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesChihuahua RD
CrossesBr of Davis CR
LocationS 16 T 48 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 367
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.96499, -93.77758
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic39 by 2044
Trucks10%
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

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 Chihuahua RD over Br of Davis CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

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

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Chihuahua RD over Br of Davis CR?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Chihuahua RD over Br of Davis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.