US Bridges

Rt a E over N Fk of Cane CR

Poor

Carter County, Missouri · S 4 T 26 N R 3 E · Structure no. 4602

Built
1922
103 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,294
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt a E over N Fk of Cane CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt a E over N Fk of Cane CR in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 1922, so it is 103 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,294 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,812 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

CarriesRt a E
CrossesN Fk of Cane CR
LocationS 4 T 26 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0A
Coordinates36.93232, -90.74703
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,294 (2024)
Projected traffic1,812 by 2044
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$652,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt a E over N Fk of Cane CR built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt a E over N Fk of Cane CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Rt a E over N Fk of Cane CR carry?

About 1,294 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt a E over N Fk of Cane CR?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Rt a E over N Fk of Cane CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.