US Bridges

Rt B E over Eightmile CR

Poor

Cass County, Missouri · S 35 T 43 N R 31 W · Structure no. 1165

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,083
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Eightmile CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Rt B E over Eightmile CR in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 60 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 1,083 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,787 by 2044. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesRt B E
CrossesEightmile CR
LocationS 35 T 43 N R 31 W
RouteState Highway 0B
CountyCass County
StateMissouri
Coordinates38.48406, -94.31117
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,083 (2024)
Projected traffic1,787 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 B E over Eightmile CR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is Rt B E over Eightmile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Eightmile CR carry?

About 1,083 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Eightmile CR?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Eightmile CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.