US Bridges

Rt B S over Grable CR

Fair

Bollinger County, Missouri · S 26 T 32 N R 10 E · Structure no. 9244

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
494
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B S over Grable CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B S over Grable CR in Bollinger County, Missouri. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 494 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 741 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesRt B S
CrossesGrable CR
LocationS 26 T 32 N R 10 E
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates37.42257, -89.90838
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic494 (2024)
Projected traffic741 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 B S over Grable CR built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B S over Grable 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B S over Grable CR carry?

About 494 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt B S over Grable CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B S over Grable CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.