US Bridges

Rt U E over Flat CR

Poor

Barry County, Missouri · S 26 T 24 N R 27 W · Structure no. 8508

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Flat CR is a steel culvert carrying Rt U E over Flat CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 274 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U E
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 26 T 24 N R 27 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyBarry County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.76666, -93.81414
Functional classRural Minor 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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans9
Design loadH 10
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2024)
Projected traffic274 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U E over Flat CR built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over Flat CR 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Flat CR carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Flat CR?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Flat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.