US Bridges

Rt E S over Barker CR

PoorPosted for load

Benton County, Missouri · S 17 T 39 N R 20 W · Structure no. 9786

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Barker CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt E S over Barker CR in Benton County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,792 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesBarker CR
LocationS 17 T 39 N R 20 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyBenton County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.49037, -93.49719
Functional classRural Major 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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2024)
Projected traffic1,792 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 E S over Barker CR built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt E S over Barker 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 E S over Barker CR carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Barker CR?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Barker CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.