US Bridges

Rt M E over Cane CR

Fair

Butler County, Missouri · S 15 T 24 N R 5 E · Structure no. 3472

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
349 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,451
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Cane CR is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Cane CR in Butler County, Missouri. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 3,451 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,177 by 2044. The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesCane CR
LocationS 15 T 24 N R 5 E
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates36.72898, -90.50593
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length349 ft (106.4 m)
Longest span66 ft (20 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,451 (2024)
Projected traffic5,177 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 M E over Cane CR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Cane 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Cane CR carry?

About 3,451 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Cane CR?

The structure is 349 ft (106.4 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Cane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.