US Bridges

Rt D E over Stewart CR

Poor

Bates County, Missouri · S 35 T 41 N R 29 W · Structure no. 7821

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt D E over Stewart CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt D E over Stewart CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 71 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 3 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 27 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesRt D E
CrossesStewart CR
LocationS 35 T 41 N R 29 W
RouteState Highway 0D
Coordinates38.31292, -94.09359
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt D E over Stewart CR built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt D E over Stewart 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt D E over Stewart CR carry?

About 27 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Rt D E over Stewart CR?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt D E over Stewart CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.