US Bridges

Rt D E over Davis CR

Poor

Ray County, Missouri · S 29 T 54 N R 28 W · Structure no. 8462

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
176
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Davis CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt D E over Davis CR in Ray County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 176 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesRt D E
CrossesDavis CR
LocationS 29 T 54 N R 28 W
RouteState Highway 0D
CountyRay County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.46407, -94.06601
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic176 (2024)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Davis CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt D E over Davis CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Davis CR carry?

About 176 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Davis CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Davis CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.