US Bridges

Rt M E over Grand Rvr

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 21 T 54 N R 21 W · Structure no. 2468

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,620 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Grand Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Grand Rvr 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 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2044. The structure is 1,620 ft (493.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesGrand Rvr
LocationS 21 T 54 N R 21 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.47593, -93.26571
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+20 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,620 ft (493.8 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 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 closed14.3 mi (23 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 Grand Rvr built?

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

What condition is Rt M E over Grand Rvr 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Grand Rvr carry?

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

How long is Rt M E over Grand Rvr?

The structure is 1,620 ft (493.8 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Grand Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.