US Bridges

Mo 48 E over Crooked CR

Fair

Andrew County, Missouri · S 30 T 61 N R 33 W · Structure no. 5661

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
498
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mo 48 E over Crooked CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mo 48 E over Crooked CR in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 498 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 647 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesMo 48 E
CrossesCrooked CR
LocationS 30 T 61 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 48
CountyAndrew County
StateMissouri
Coordinates40.06103, -94.65718
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic498 (2024)
Projected traffic647 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 Mo 48 E over Crooked CR built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mo 48 E over Crooked 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Mo 48 E over Crooked CR carry?

About 498 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Mo 48 E over Crooked CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Mo 48 E over Crooked CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.