US Bridges

Rt U E over Carmel CR

Fair

Clinton County, Missouri · S 18 T 55 N R 32 W · Structure no. 8423

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rt U E over Carmel CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rt U E over Carmel CR in Clinton County, Missouri. It was built in 1965, 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 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 68 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 88 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesRt U E
CrossesCarmel CR
LocationS 18 T 55 N R 32 W
RouteState Highway 0U
Coordinates39.58368, -94.5368
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68 (2024)
Projected traffic88 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 U E over Carmel CR built?

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

What condition is Rt U E over Carmel 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 2024.

How much traffic does Rt U E over Carmel CR carry?

About 68 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Rt U E over Carmel CR?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Rt U E over Carmel CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.