US Bridges

Rt U E over Davis CR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 13 T 48 N R 29 W · Structure no. 7189

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
524
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Davis CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt U E over Davis CR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 524 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2044. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 13 T 48 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates38.95262, -93.83847
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic524 (2024)
Projected traffic760 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Rt U E over Davis CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Rt U E 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Davis CR carry?

About 524 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Davis CR?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Davis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.