US Bridges

Rt B E over Dayton Br

Fair

Cass County, Missouri · S 26 T 43 N R 30 W · Structure no. 9179

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
447
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt B E over Dayton Br is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt B E over Dayton Br in Cass County, Missouri. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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.

It carries about 447 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 738 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesRt B E
CrossesDayton Br
LocationS 26 T 43 N R 30 W
RouteState Highway 0B
Coordinates38.48372, -94.21481
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2024)
Projected traffic738 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 Dayton Br built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt B E over Dayton Br 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Rt B E over Dayton Br carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Rt B E over Dayton Br?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt B E over Dayton Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.