US Bridges

Rt B E over Bachelor Br

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 17 T 49 N R 7 W · Structure no. 9198

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
384
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Bachelor Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Bachelor Br in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 5 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 384 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 595 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesBachelor Br
LocationS 17 T 49 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates39.01437, -91.71302
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic384 (2024)
Projected traffic595 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 B E over Bachelor Br built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Bachelor 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Bachelor Br carry?

About 384 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Bachelor Br?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Bachelor Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.