US Bridges

Rt Dd S over Medicine CR

Fair

Mercer County, Missouri · S 25 T 65 N R 23 W · Structure no. 7288

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Dd S over Medicine CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Dd S over Medicine CR in Mercer County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 93 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Dd S
CrossesMedicine CR
LocationS 25 T 65 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0DD
CountyMercer County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.40745, -93.42475
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic74 (2024)
Projected traffic93 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Dd S over Medicine CR built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Dd S over Medicine 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Dd S over Medicine CR carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Rt Dd S over Medicine CR?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Dd S over Medicine CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.