US Bridges

County RD 1463 over Douglas Br

FairPosted for load

Vernon County, Missouri · S 5 T 36 N R 31 W · Structure no. 19663

Built
1925
100 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
254 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County RD 1463 over Douglas Br is a concrete tee beam carrying County RD 1463 over Douglas Br in Vernon County, Missouri. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty RD 1463
CrossesDouglas Br
LocationS 5 T 36 N R 31 W
RouteCounty Highway 229
CountyVernon County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.93834, -94.36747
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating89.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length254 ft (77.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County RD 1463 over Douglas Br built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.

What condition is County RD 1463 over Douglas 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County RD 1463 over Douglas Br carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is County RD 1463 over Douglas Br?

The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County RD 1463 over Douglas Br?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.