US Bridges

Rt U E over New Home CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 20 T 39 N R 32 W · Structure no. 7523

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over New Home CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U E over New Home CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 369 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U E
CrossesNew Home CR
LocationS 20 T 39 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.14369, -94.46714
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2024)
Projected traffic369 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 U E over New Home CR built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt U E over New Home 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U E over New Home CR carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over New Home CR?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over New Home CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.