US Bridges

Rt B E over Loutre Br

Fair

Callaway County, Missouri · S 23 T 49 N R 7 W · Structure no. 9199

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
456
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Loutre Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Loutre Br in Callaway County, Missouri. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 456 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesLoutre Br
LocationS 23 T 49 N R 7 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyCallaway County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.9978, -91.65436
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic456 (2024)
Projected traffic707 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 Loutre Br built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Loutre 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 Loutre Br carry?

About 456 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Loutre Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Loutre Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.