US Bridges

Rt T E over Bowmans Br

Fair

Andrew County, Missouri · S 30 T 59 N R 36 W · Structure no. 7976

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
674
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt T E over Bowmans Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt T E over Bowmans Br in Andrew County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 6 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 674 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 876 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt T E
CrossesBowmans Br
LocationS 30 T 59 N R 36 W
RouteState Highway 0T
Coordinates39.90798, -94.96177
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic674 (2024)
Projected traffic876 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 T E over Bowmans Br built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt T E over Bowmans 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Rt T E over Bowmans Br carry?

About 674 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt T E over Bowmans Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt T E over Bowmans Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.