US Bridges

Dynamite Ridge RD over Small Stream

Fair

Moniteau County, Missouri · S 8 T 44 N R 14 W · Structure no. 20087

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dynamite Ridge RD over Small Stream is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dynamite Ridge RD over Small Stream in Moniteau County, Missouri. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 125 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesDynamite Ridge RD
CrossesSmall Stream
LocationS 8 T 44 N R 14 W
RouteCounty Highway 246
Coordinates38.57769, -92.47211
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$249,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dynamite Ridge RD over Small Stream built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is Dynamite Ridge RD over Small Stream 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Dynamite Ridge RD over Small Stream carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dynamite Ridge RD over Small Stream?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dynamite Ridge RD over Small Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.