US Bridges

Rt U E over Walnut CR

Fair

Bates County, Missouri · S 10 T 39 N R 33 W · Structure no. 8189

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
258
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Walnut CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt U E over Walnut CR in Bates County, Missouri. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 63 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 258 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 348 by 2044. The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt U E
CrossesWalnut CR
LocationS 10 T 39 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0U
CountyBates County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.17418, -94.5383
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length157 ft (47.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic258 (2024)
Projected traffic348 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt U E over Walnut CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Rt U E over Walnut 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 October 2023.

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

About 258 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Walnut CR?

The structure is 157 ft (47.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Walnut CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.