US Bridges

Rt M S over Horse CR

Fair

Carter County, Missouri · S 10 T 27 N R 1 W · Structure no. 9028

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
647
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M S over Horse CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt M S over Horse CR in Carter County, Missouri. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 647 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 906 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesRt M S
CrossesHorse CR
LocationS 10 T 27 N R 1 W
RouteState Highway 0M
Coordinates37.02266, -91.04249
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 10
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic647 (2024)
Projected traffic906 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 S over Horse CR built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M S over Horse 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 M S over Horse CR carry?

About 647 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt M S over Horse CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Rt M S over Horse CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.