Rt U E over Tom CR
PoorCaldwell County, Missouri · S 2 T 56 N R 28 W · Structure no. 6916
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 196
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Rt U E over Tom CR is a concrete tee beam carrying Rt U E over Tom CR in Caldwell County, Missouri. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 196 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rt U E over Tom CR built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rt U E over Tom CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does Rt U E over Tom CR carry?
About 196 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Rt U E over Tom CR?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Rt U E over Tom CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.