US Bridges

Varner RD over Br of Davis CR

Good

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 8 T 48 N R 26 W · Structure no. 31386

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Varner RD over Br of Davis CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Varner RD over Br of Davis CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 52 by 2044. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesVarner RD
CrossesBr of Davis CR
LocationS 8 T 48 N R 26 W
RouteCounty Highway 373
Coordinates38.96591, -93.80204
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic52 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Varner RD over Br of Davis CR built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Varner RD over Br of Davis CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Varner RD over Br of Davis CR carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Varner RD over Br of Davis CR?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Varner RD over Br of Davis CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.