US Bridges

Quarry Town RD over Dodge CR

Poor

Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri · S 3254 T 37 N R 9 E · Structure no. 13147

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quarry Town RD over Dodge CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Quarry Town RD over Dodge CR in Ste. Genevieve County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 135 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesQuarry Town RD
CrossesDodge CR
LocationS 3254 T 37 N R 9 E
RouteCounty Highway 30
CountySte. Genevieve County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.94522, -90.03818
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic135 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$344,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quarry Town RD over Dodge CR built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quarry Town RD over Dodge 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Quarry Town RD over Dodge CR carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Quarry Town RD over Dodge CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Quarry Town RD over Dodge CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.