Rt Mm S over Belcher Br
FairBuchanan County, Missouri · S 16 T 55 N R 34 W · Structure no. 7874
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt Mm S over Belcher Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt Mm S over Belcher Br in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 956 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt Mm S over Belcher Br built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt Mm S over Belcher 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt Mm S over Belcher Br carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt Mm S over Belcher Br?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Rt Mm S over Belcher Br?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.