US Bridges

Rt M S over E Fk Rock CR

PoorPosted for load

Barry County, Missouri · S 13 T 22 N R 26 W · Structure no. 9203

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over E Fk Rock CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M S over E Fk Rock CR in Barry County, Missouri. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 357 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesE Fk Rock CR
LocationS 13 T 22 N R 26 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates36.60942, -93.70009
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.8 US tons
Inventory rating14.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2024)
Projected traffic589 by 2044
Trucks13%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$923,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt M S over E Fk Rock CR built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over E Fk Rock 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt M S over E Fk Rock CR carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over E Fk Rock CR?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M S over E Fk Rock CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.