US Bridges

Rt V E over Deer CR

Fair

Benton County, Missouri · S 31 T 40 N R 20 W · Structure no. 7486

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
124
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt V E over Deer CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt V E over Deer CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 124 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2044. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt V E
CrossesDeer CR
LocationS 31 T 40 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0V
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.20311, -93.17725
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic124 (2024)
Projected traffic198 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$306,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt V E over Deer CR built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt V E over Deer 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 V E over Deer CR carry?

About 124 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt V E over Deer CR?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rt V E over Deer CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.