US Bridges

Rt M E over Bridge CR

Fair

Carroll County, Missouri · S 13 T 54 N R 23 W · Structure no. 7131

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
256
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Bridge CR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt M E over Bridge CR in Carroll County, Missouri. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 67 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 256 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2044. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

CarriesRt M E
CrossesBridge CR
LocationS 13 T 54 N R 23 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates39.48588, -93.42879
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic256 (2024)
Projected traffic320 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 Bridge CR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Rt M E over Bridge CR 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 M E over Bridge CR carry?

About 256 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Bridge CR?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Bridge CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.