US Bridges

Rt E S over Perche CR

Fair

Boone County, Missouri · S 28 T 49 N R 13 W · Structure no. 389

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,602
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt E S over Perche CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt E S over Perche CR in Boone County, Missouri. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 66 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 2,602 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,554 by 2044. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesRt E S
CrossesPerche CR
LocationS 28 T 49 N R 13 W
RouteState Highway 0E
CountyBoone County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.99994, -92.39297
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,602 (2024)
Projected traffic4,554 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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$1.6 million (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt E S over Perche CR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

What condition is Rt E S over Perche 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Rt E S over Perche CR carry?

About 2,602 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Rt E S over Perche CR?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt E S over Perche CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.