US Bridges

Rt H S over Perkins Br

Fair

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 36 T 30 N R 8 E · Structure no. 8068

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
166
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H S over Perkins Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt H S over Perkins Br in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 166 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 249 by 2044. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesRt H S
CrossesPerkins Br
LocationS 36 T 30 N R 8 E
RouteState Highway 0H
Coordinates37.22698, -90.11364
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic166 (2024)
Projected traffic249 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 S over Perkins Br built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt H S over Perkins 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H S over Perkins Br carry?

About 166 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Rt H S over Perkins Br?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H S over Perkins Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.