US Bridges

Rt B E over Upper Neely Br

Poor

Andrew County, Missouri · S 1 T 61 N R 35 W · Structure no. 1965

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Upper Neely Br is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Upper Neely Br in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 3 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 307 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesUpper Neely Br
LocationS 1 T 61 N R 35 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates40.11299, -94.80029
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2024)
Projected traffic307 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 B E over Upper Neely Br built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Upper Neely Br 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Upper Neely Br carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Upper Neely Br?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Upper Neely Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.