US Bridges

Rt M E over Mccaferty Br

Fair

Christian County, Missouri · S 33 T 27 N R 22 W · Structure no. 2946

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,571
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt M E over Mccaferty Br is a concrete continuous slab carrying Rt M E over Mccaferty Br in Christian County, Missouri. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 3,571 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,963 by 2044. The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesRt M E
CrossesMccaferty Br
LocationS 33 T 27 N R 22 W
RouteState Highway 0M
CountyChristian County
StateMissouri
Coordinates37.00285, -93.3434
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.7 US tons
Inventory rating20.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length187 ft (57 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,571 (2024)
Projected traffic6,963 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 E over Mccaferty Br built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rt M E over Mccaferty 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Rt M E over Mccaferty Br carry?

About 3,571 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Rt M E over Mccaferty Br?

The structure is 187 ft (57 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Rt M E over Mccaferty Br?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.