US Bridges

Rt M S over Dabbs Br

Fair

Taney County, Missouri · S 1 T 22 N R 19 W · Structure no. 7440

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
268
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Dabbs Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Dabbs Br in Taney County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 268 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 563 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M S
CrossesDabbs Br
LocationS 1 T 22 N R 19 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyTaney County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.62528, -92.98863
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic268 (2024)
Projected traffic563 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 M S over Dabbs Br built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Dabbs Br 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M S over Dabbs Br carry?

About 268 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Dabbs Br?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over Dabbs Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.