US Bridges

Rt J E over Hazel Br

Fair

Audrain County, Missouri · S 22 T 52 N R 8 W · Structure no. 185

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,042
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt J E over Hazel Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt J E over Hazel Br in Audrain County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 1,042 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,511 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesRt J E
CrossesHazel Br
LocationS 22 T 52 N R 8 W
RouteState Highway 0J
CountyAudrain County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.27659, -91.78097
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,042 (2024)
Projected traffic1,511 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 J E over Hazel Br built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt J E over Hazel 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Rt J E over Hazel Br carry?

About 1,042 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt J E over Hazel Br?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt J E over Hazel Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.