US Bridges

Davis RD 538 over N Fk Cuivre Rvr

Good

Lincoln County, Missouri · S 33 T 50 N R 1 W · Structure no. 34384

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Davis RD 538 over N Fk Cuivre Rvr is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Davis RD 538 over N Fk Cuivre Rvr in Lincoln County, Missouri. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2043. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesDavis RD 538
CrossesN Fk Cuivre Rvr
LocationS 33 T 50 N R 1 W
RouteCounty Highway 137
Coordinates39.05756, -91.015
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic320 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Davis RD 538 over N Fk Cuivre Rvr built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Davis RD 538 over N Fk Cuivre Rvr 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Davis RD 538 over N Fk Cuivre Rvr carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Davis RD 538 over N Fk Cuivre Rvr?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Davis RD 538 over N Fk Cuivre Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.