US Bridges

Rt C S over Big Barren CR

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 14 T 25 N R 1 W · Structure no. 3405

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
122
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt C S over Big Barren CR is a prestressed concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt C S over Big Barren CR in Carter 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 122 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 171 by 2044. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 64 mi (103 km).

CarriesRt C S
CrossesBig Barren CR
LocationS 14 T 25 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0C
Coordinates36.83404, -91.03468
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 rating56.5 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic122 (2024)
Projected traffic171 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed64 mi (103 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 C S over Big Barren CR built?

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

What condition is Rt C S over Big Barren 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Rt C S over Big Barren CR carry?

About 122 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Rt C S over Big Barren CR?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt C S over Big Barren CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.