US Bridges

Rt D S over Buffalo CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 32 T 54 N R 1 W · Structure no. 1112

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Buffalo CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D S over Buffalo CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesBuffalo CR
LocationS 32 T 54 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates39.40154, -91.03319
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,159 (2024)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 D S over Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Buffalo 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D S over Buffalo CR carry?

About 1,159 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt D S over Buffalo CR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D S over Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.