US Bridges

Rt D S over Br Buffalo CR

Fair

Pike County, Missouri · S 5 T 53 N R 1 W · Structure no. 6414

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,159
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D S over Br Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D S over Br Buffalo CR in Pike County, Missouri. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesRt D S
CrossesBr Buffalo CR
LocationS 5 T 53 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates39.39676, -91.03061
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 Br Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D S over Br 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 November 2024.

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

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

How long is Rt D S over Br Buffalo CR?

The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt D S over Br Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.