US Bridges

Rt Dd E over Shoal CR Drain Dtc

PoorPosted for load

Livingston County, Missouri · S 13 T 56 N R 25 W · Structure no. 7980

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
265 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
352
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd E over Shoal CR Drain Dtc is a steel truss - thru carrying Rt Dd E over Shoal CR Drain Dtc in Livingston County, Missouri. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 352 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 440 by 2044. The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

CarriesRt Dd E
CrossesShoal CR Drain Dtc
LocationS 13 T 56 N R 25 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
Coordinates39.6698, -93.66312
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.8 US tons
Inventory rating12.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 10
Structure length265 ft (80.8 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic352 (2024)
Projected traffic440 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Dd E over Shoal CR Drain Dtc built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd E over Shoal CR Drain Dtc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt Dd E over Shoal CR Drain Dtc carry?

About 352 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd E over Shoal CR Drain Dtc?

The structure is 265 ft (80.8 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd E over Shoal CR Drain Dtc?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.