US Bridges

Private Driveway over Davis CR

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 22 T 48 N R 37 W · Structure no. 23181

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Private Driveway over Davis CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Private Driveway over Davis CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 110 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPrivate Driveway
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 22 T 48 N R 37 W
RouteCounty Highway 394
CountyLafayette County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.95391, -93.88341
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusPosted for load 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6 (2024)
Projected traffic8 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Private Driveway over Davis CR built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Private Driveway over 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 Private Driveway over Davis CR carry?

About 6 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Private Driveway over Davis CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Private Driveway over Davis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.