US Bridges

Dove Creek RD over Dove CR

Fair

Wright County, Missouri · S 2 T 29 N R 13 W · Structure no. 16416

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dove Creek RD over Dove CR is a concrete slab carrying Dove Creek RD over Dove CR in Wright County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesDove Creek RD
CrossesDove CR
LocationS 2 T 29 N R 13 W
RouteCounty Highway 119
CountyWright County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.25569, -92.3285
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadOther
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic28 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$234,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dove Creek RD over Dove CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dove Creek RD over Dove CR 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Dove Creek RD over Dove CR carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Dove Creek RD over Dove CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Dove Creek RD over Dove CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.