US Bridges

Rt H E over Malden CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Missouri · S 6 T 55 N R 33 W · Structure no. 9729

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
425
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt H E over Malden CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt H E over Malden CR in Buchanan County, Missouri. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 77 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 425 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 553 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRt H E
CrossesMalden CR
LocationS 6 T 55 N R 33 W
RouteState Highway 0H
CountyBuchanan County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.61686, -94.64523
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic425 (2024)
Projected traffic553 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$852,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt H E over Malden CR built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Rt H E over Malden 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Rt H E over Malden CR carry?

About 425 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Rt H E over Malden CR?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt H E over Malden CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.