US Bridges

Mountain Dale RD over Br of James Rvr

Good

Webster County, Missouri · S 27 T 28 N R 17 W · Structure no. 30949

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Dale RD over Br of James Rvr is a concrete continuous slab carrying Mountain Dale RD over Br of James Rvr in Webster County, Missouri. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 83 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMountain Dale RD
CrossesBr of James Rvr
LocationS 27 T 28 N R 17 W
RouteCounty Highway 396
Coordinates37.18779, -92.77681
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic83 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byOther Local 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 Mountain Dale RD over Br of James Rvr built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Dale RD over Br of James Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Mountain Dale RD over Br of James Rvr carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Dale RD over Br of James Rvr?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Dale RD over Br of James Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency and maintained by the Other Local Agency.