US Bridges

Douglas Fir RD over Br of Five Mile CR

Fair

Newton County, Missouri · S 7 T 26 N R 33 W · Structure no. 31496

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Douglas Fir RD over Br of Five Mile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douglas Fir RD over Br of Five Mile CR in Newton County, Missouri. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesDouglas Fir RD
CrossesBr of Five Mile CR
LocationS 7 T 26 N R 33 W
RouteCounty Highway 163
CountyNewton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.99813, -94.57698
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating92.3 US tons
Inventory rating55.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic775 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Douglas Fir RD over Br of Five Mile CR built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Douglas Fir RD over Br of Five Mile 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 Douglas Fir RD over Br of Five Mile CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Douglas Fir RD over Br of Five Mile CR?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Douglas Fir RD over Br of Five Mile CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.