US Bridges

Weaver School RD over Davis CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 10 T 48 N R 27 W · Structure no. 23236

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Weaver School RD over Davis CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Weaver School RD over 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesWeaver School RD
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 10 T 48 N R 27 W
RouteCounty Highway 397
Coordinates38.97045, -93.87007
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
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic59 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 Weaver School RD over Davis CR built?

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

What condition is Weaver School RD 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 Weaver School RD over Davis CR carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Weaver School RD over Davis CR?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Weaver School RD over Davis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.