US Bridges

Rt P S over Douger Br

Fair

Lawrence County, Missouri · S 8 T 26 N R 26 W · Structure no. 4254

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
115 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
758
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P S over Douger Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt P S over Douger Br in Lawrence County, Missouri. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 758 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2044. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesRt P S
CrossesDouger Br
LocationS 8 T 26 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0P
Coordinates36.97516, -93.79499
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.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.4 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic758 (2024)
Projected traffic1,099 by 2044
Trucks23%
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 P S over Douger Br built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P S over Douger Br 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt P S over Douger Br carry?

About 758 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Rt P S over Douger Br?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P S over Douger Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.