US Bridges

Dove RD over Small CR

Fair

Pettis County, Missouri · S 5 T 44 N R 22 W · Structure no. 21975

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove RD over Small CR is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Dove RD over Small CR in Pettis County, Missouri. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 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 35 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesDove RD
CrossesSmall CR
LocationS 5 T 44 N R 22 W
RouteCounty Highway 333
Coordinates38.61034, -93.37489
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove RD over Small CR built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dove RD over Small 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Dove RD over Small CR carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dove RD over Small CR?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dove RD over Small CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.