US Bridges

Rt N E over Mid Br CR

FairPosted for load

Carter County, Missouri · S 32 T 27 N R 3 E · Structure no. 4747

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt N E over Mid Br CR is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Rt N E over Mid Br CR in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesRt N E
CrossesMid Br CR
LocationS 32 T 27 N R 3 E
RouteState Highway 0N
CountyCarter County
StateMissouri
Coordinates36.94981, -90.76696
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$444,000 (2025 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rt N E over Mid Br CR built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt N E over Mid Br 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 N E over Mid Br CR carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Rt N E over Mid Br CR?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns Rt N E over Mid Br CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.