US Bridges

Rt P E over Flat CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 22 T 43 N R 22 W · Structure no. 1594

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt P E over Flat CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt P E over Flat CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesRt P E
CrossesFlat CR
LocationS 22 T 43 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0P
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48878, -93.33867
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2024)
Projected traffic283 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 P E over Flat CR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt P E over Flat 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 2023.

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

About 177 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Rt P E over Flat CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Rt P E over Flat CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.