US Bridges

Rt M E over Humphreys Br

Good

Carroll County, Missouri · S 21 T 54 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2467

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Humphreys Br is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Humphreys Br in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 321 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2044. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesHumphreys Br
LocationS 21 T 54 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.47343, -93.27434
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2024)
Projected traffic401 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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 Humphreys Br built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Humphreys Br in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Humphreys Br carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Humphreys Br?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Humphreys Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.