US Bridges

Rt H E over Blyer Br

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 26 T 41 N R 21 W · Structure no. 6729

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
534
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Blyer Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H E over Blyer Br in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 534 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 854 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesBlyer Br
LocationS 26 T 41 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.30602, -93.21972
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic534 (2024)
Projected traffic854 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 H E over Blyer Br built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H E over Blyer Br 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 H E over Blyer Br carry?

About 534 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Blyer Br?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Blyer Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.