US Bridges

Rt a E over Conns Creek

Fair

Camden County, Missouri · S 36 T 37 N R 14 W · Structure no. 1781

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
672
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over Conns Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt a E over Conns Creek in Camden County, Missouri. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 58 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 672 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,344 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesConns Creek
LocationS 36 T 37 N R 14 W
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates37.8922, -92.41383
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic672 (2024)
Projected traffic1,344 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 a E over Conns Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is Rt a E over Conns Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over Conns Creek carry?

About 672 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over Conns Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over Conns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.