US Bridges

Rt Ww E over Big Buffalo CR

Poor

Benton County, Missouri · S 23 T 41 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7121

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt Ww E over Big Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Ww E over Big Buffalo CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 4 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 128 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 205 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt Ww E
CrossesBig Buffalo CR
LocationS 23 T 41 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0WW
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.31511, -93.09883
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
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length25 ft (7.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2024)
Projected traffic205 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$450,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt Ww E over Big Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt Ww E over Big Buffalo 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Rt Ww E over Big Buffalo CR carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt Ww E over Big Buffalo CR?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt Ww E over Big Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.